Gadani Population 2026

Gadani has a population of 17,540, making it the #344 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Balochistan. It is about 741× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.

Location of Gadani (capital Islamabad shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,540

Rank in Pakistan

#344

Coordinates

25.12°N, 66.73°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Karachi

Distance to capital (Islamabad)

1,135 km

705 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Balochistan

City	Population	Rank in Pakistan
Quetta	1,565,546	#9
Khuzdar	218,112	#57
Hub	195,661	#66
Arif Wala	157,063	#74
Chaman	130,139	#95
Dera Murad Jamali	106,952	#120
Turbat	75,694	#159
Gwadar	70,852	#168

Cities near Gadani

Hub195,661 people · ~19 km away
Karachi11,624,219 people · ~40 km away
Uthal16,483 people · ~77 km away
Gharo19,524 people · ~96 km away
Thatta44,302 people · ~127 km away
Bela29,380 people · ~130 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gadani?

Gadani has a population of 17,540 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #344 biggest city in Pakistan.

What region is Gadani in?

Gadani is located in Balochistan, Pakistan.

Is Gadani the capital of Pakistan?

No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 1,135 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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