Bannu Population 2026
Bannu has a population of 1,357,890, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Roughly 0.5% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 9.6× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,357,890
Rank in Pakistan
#10
Coordinates
32.99°N, 70.60°E
~379 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
241 km
150 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
| City | Population | Rank in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Peshawar | 4,758,762 | #3 |
| Dera Ismail Khan | 763,195 | #15 |
| Battagram | 700,000 | #17 |
| Mingora | 361,112 | #39 |
| Mardan | 300,424 | #43 |
| Abbottabad | 275,890 | #45 |
| Kohat | 151,427 | #77 |
| Tordher | 150,000 | #82 |
Cities near Bannu
- Sarai Naurang19,694 people · ~24 km away
- Lakki36,391 people · ~51 km away
- Kamar Mushani39,013 people · ~72 km away
- Hangu36,150 people · ~74 km away
- Lachi18,537 people · ~81 km away
- Tank38,488 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bannu?
Bannu has a population of 1,357,890 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Bannu in?
Bannu is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Is Bannu the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 241 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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