Arifwala Population 2026
Arifwala has a population of 854,462, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.3% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
854,462
Rank in Pakistan
#14
Coordinates
30.29°N, 73.07°E
~159 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
382 km
237 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Punjab
| City | Population | Rank in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Lahore | 13,004,135 | #1 |
| Faisalabad | 3,800,193 | #4 |
| Rawalpindi | 3,357,612 | #5 |
| Gujranwala | 2,511,118 | #6 |
| Multan | 2,169,915 | #7 |
| Sargodha | 975,886 | #11 |
| Sialkot | 911,817 | #12 |
| Bahawalpur | 903,795 | #13 |
Cities near Arifwala
- Qabula52,495 people · ~13 km away
- Chak One Hundred Twenty Nine Left24,053 people · ~16 km away
- Pakpattan126,706 people · ~32 km away
- Bahawalnagar241,873 people · ~37 km away
- Chak Thirty-one -Eleven Left45,665 people · ~38 km away
- Sahiwal538,344 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arifwala?
Arifwala has a population of 854,462 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Arifwala in?
Arifwala is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Arifwala the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 382 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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