Thākurgaon Population 2026
Thākurgaon has a population of 71,096, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, located in Rangpur Division. It is about 146× smaller than Dhaka, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,096
Rank in Bangladesh
#66
Coordinates
26.03°N, 88.47°E
~57 m elevation · Asia/Dhaka
Distance to capital (Dhaka)
324 km
201 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rangpur Division
| City | Population | Rank in Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Rangpur | 1,031,388 | #5 |
| Dinajpur | 206,234 | #29 |
| Saidpur | 199,422 | #34 |
| Lalmonirhat | 65,127 | #68 |
| Chilmāri | 49,736 | #81 |
| Nageswari | 49,425 | #82 |
| Panchagarh | 48,531 | #83 |
| Parbatipur | 48,020 | #85 |
Cities near Thākurgaon
- Pīrgaaj34,606 people · ~22 km away
- Panchagarh48,531 people · ~35 km away
- Dinajpur206,234 people · ~48 km away
- Saidpur199,422 people · ~51 km away
- Parbatipur48,020 people · ~62 km away
- Badarganj32,600 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Thākurgaon?
Thākurgaon has a population of 71,096 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Bangladesh.
What region is Thākurgaon in?
Thākurgaon is located in Rangpur Division, Bangladesh.
Is Thākurgaon the capital of Bangladesh?
No, the capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, about 324 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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