Tangail Population 2026

Tangail has a population of 180,144, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Dhaka Division. Roughly 0.1% of Bangladesh's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.

Location of Tangail (capital Dhaka shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

180,144

Rank in Bangladesh

#38

Coordinates

24.25°N, 89.92°E

~17 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka

Distance to capital (Dhaka)

78 km

48 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Dhaka Division

City	Population	Rank in Bangladesh
Dhaka	10,356,500	#1
Gazipur	2,674,697	#3
Kafrul	339,734	#13
Tungi	337,579	#14
Bhatara	324,300	#15
Savar	286,008	#16
Narsingdi	281,080	#17
Nagar Naluākot	273,000	#18

Cities near Tangail

Nāgarpur238,422 people · ~22 km away
Mirzāpur41,137 people · ~25 km away
Sakhipur40,869 people · ~27 km away
Sirajganj127,481 people · ~31 km away
Shāhzādpur102,420 people · ~33 km away
Bera39,604 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tangail?

Tangail has a population of 180,144 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Bangladesh.

What region is Tangail in?

Tangail is located in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh.

Is Tangail the capital of Bangladesh?

No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 78 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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