Layyah Population 2026
Layyah has a population of 151,274, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.1% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
151,274
Rank in Pakistan
#78
Coordinates
30.96°N, 70.94°E
~151 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
365 km
227 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 Layyah
FAQ
What is the population of Layyah?
Layyah has a population of 151,274 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Layyah in?
Layyah is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Layyah the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 365 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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