Dera Ismail Khan Population 2026
Dera Ismail Khan has a population of 763,195, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Roughly 0.3% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
763,195
Rank in Pakistan
#15
Coordinates
31.83°N, 70.90°E
~177 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
290 km
180 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Dera Ismail Khan?
Dera Ismail Khan has a population of 763,195 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Dera Ismail Khan in?
Dera Ismail Khan is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Is Dera Ismail Khan the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 290 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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