Dera Ghazi Khan Population 2026
Dera Ghazi Khan has a population of 494,464, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.2% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
494,464
Rank in Pakistan
#30
Coordinates
30.05°N, 70.64°E
~125 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
467 km
290 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 Dera Ghazi Khan
- Jampur155,243 people · ~45 km away
- Khangarh19,698 people · ~52 km away
- Muzaffargarh235,541 people · ~53 km away
- Kot Addu104,217 people · ~57 km away
- Dajal200,000 people · ~60 km away
- Jatoi Shimali47,144 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dera Ghazi Khan?
Dera Ghazi Khan has a population of 494,464 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Dera Ghazi Khan in?
Dera Ghazi Khan is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Dera Ghazi Khan the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 467 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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