Bahawalnagar Population 2026
Bahawalnagar has a population of 241,873, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.1% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
241,873
Rank in Pakistan
#51
Coordinates
30.00°N, 73.25°E
~159 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
414 km
257 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 Bahawalnagar
FAQ
What is the population of Bahawalnagar?
Bahawalnagar has a population of 241,873 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Bahawalnagar in?
Bahawalnagar is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Bahawalnagar the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 414 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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