Chiniot Population 2026
Chiniot has a population of 318,165, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.1% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
318,165
Rank in Pakistan
#42
Coordinates
31.72°N, 72.98°E
~189 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
223 km
138 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 Chiniot
- Rabwah70,000 people · ~7 km away
- Lalian52,542 people · ~20 km away
- Chak Jhumra385,169 people · ~26 km away
- Pindi Bhattian493,222 people · ~34 km away
- Bhawana373,841 people · ~35 km away
- Faisalabad3,800,193 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chiniot?
Chiniot has a population of 318,165 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Chiniot in?
Chiniot is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Chiniot the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 223 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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