Bahawalpur Population 2026
Bahawalpur has a population of 903,795, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.3% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
903,795
Rank in Pakistan
#13
Coordinates
29.40°N, 71.68°E
~121 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
498 km
309 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 |
| Arifwala | 854,462 | #14 |
Cities near Bahawalpur
- Lodhran144,512 people · ~16 km away
- Dhanot15,672 people · ~22 km away
- Yazman60,738 people · ~31 km away
- Kahror Pakka69,743 people · ~34 km away
- Jalalpur Pirwala500,000 people · ~45 km away
- Dunyapur41,575 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bahawalpur?
Bahawalpur has a population of 903,795 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Bahawalpur in?
Bahawalpur is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Bahawalpur the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 498 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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