Nankana Sahib Population 2026
Nankana Sahib has a population of 130,041, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.1% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 100× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
130,041
Rank in Pakistan
#96
Coordinates
31.45°N, 73.71°E
~198 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
260 km
161 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 Nankana Sahib
- Chak Five Hundred Seventy-five30,738 people · ~16 km away
- Shahkot244,868 people · ~25 km away
- Jaranwala150,380 people · ~30 km away
- Chuhar Kana69,321 people · ~35 km away
- Phool Nagar114,530 people · ~36 km away
- Sharqpur Sharif31,855 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nankana Sahib?
Nankana Sahib has a population of 130,041 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Nankana Sahib in?
Nankana Sahib is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Nankana Sahib the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 260 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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