Jhelum Population 2026
Jhelum has a population of 190,425, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.1% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
190,425
Rank in Pakistan
#70
Coordinates
32.93°N, 73.73°E
~230 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
108 km
67 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 Jhelum
- Kharian103,036 people · ~20 km away
- New Mirpur City124,352 people · ~24 km away
- Islamgarh16,651 people · ~30 km away
- Dinga89,922 people · ~33 km away
- Bhimber27,636 people · ~33 km away
- Chaksawari21,475 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jhelum?
Jhelum has a population of 190,425 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Jhelum in?
Jhelum is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Jhelum the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 108 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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