Kohat Population 2026
Kohat has a population of 151,427, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Roughly 0.1% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
151,427
Rank in Pakistan
#77
Coordinates
33.58°N, 71.45°E
~503 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
148 km
92 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 |
| Tordher | 150,000 | #82 |
Cities near Kohat
FAQ
What is the population of Kohat?
Kohat has a population of 151,427 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Kohat in?
Kohat is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Is Kohat the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 148 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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