Chaksawari Population 2026
Chaksawari has a population of 21,475, making it the #313 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Azad Kashmir. It is about 606× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,475
Rank in Pakistan
#313
Coordinates
33.26°N, 73.79°E
~462 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
86 km
53 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Azad Kashmir
| City | Population | Rank in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Muzaffarābād | 725,000 | #16 |
| Dhirkot | 195,000 | #67 |
| New Mirpur City | 124,352 | #104 |
| Rawalakot | 50,000 | #205 |
| Kotli | 46,907 | #211 |
| Bāgh | 33,548 | #253 |
| Hajira | 28,953 | #279 |
| Bhimber | 27,636 | #285 |
Cities near Chaksawari
- Islamgarh16,651 people · ~10 km away
- New Mirpur City124,352 people · ~13 km away
- Kotli46,907 people · ~30 km away
- Jhelum190,425 people · ~37 km away
- Bhimber27,636 people · ~42 km away
- Sharifabad55,027 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chaksawari?
Chaksawari has a population of 21,475 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #313 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Chaksawari in?
Chaksawari is located in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.
Is Chaksawari the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 86 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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