Bhakkar Population 2026
Bhakkar has a population of 131,658, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.1% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 99× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
131,658
Rank in Pakistan
#93
Coordinates
31.63°N, 71.06°E
~171 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
298 km
185 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 Bhakkar
- Darya Khan68,622 people · ~18 km away
- Dera Ismail Khan763,195 people · ~27 km away
- Shorkot67,439 people · ~36 km away
- Dullewala54,277 people · ~42 km away
- Karor25,634 people · ~46 km away
- Fatehpur44,084 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bhakkar?
Bhakkar has a population of 131,658 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Bhakkar in?
Bhakkar is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Bhakkar the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 298 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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