Hangu Population 2026
Hangu has a population of 36,150, making it the #240 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is about 360× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,150
Rank in Pakistan
#240
Coordinates
33.53°N, 71.06°E
~840 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
185 km
115 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
| City | Population | Rank in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Peshawar | 4,758,762 | #3 |
| Bannu | 1,357,890 | #10 |
| Dera Ismail Khan | 763,195 | #15 |
| Battagram | 700,000 | #17 |
| Mingora | 361,112 | #39 |
| Mardan | 300,424 | #43 |
| Abbottabad | 275,890 | #45 |
| Kohat | 151,427 | #77 |
Cities near Hangu
FAQ
What is the population of Hangu?
Hangu has a population of 36,150 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #240 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Hangu in?
Hangu is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Is Hangu the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 185 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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