Nowshera Cantonment Population 2026
Nowshera Cantonment has a population of 30,599, making it the #265 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is about 425× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,599
Rank in Pakistan
#265
Coordinates
34.00°N, 72.00°E
~298 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
101 km
63 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 Nowshera Cantonment
- Nowshera Kalan88,003 people · ~3 km away
- Amangarh42,123 people · ~6 km away
- Risalpur Cantonment36,074 people · ~7 km away
- Pabbi52,701 people · ~19 km away
- Jahangira57,011 people · ~21 km away
- Mardan300,424 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nowshera Cantonment?
Nowshera Cantonment has a population of 30,599 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #265 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Nowshera Cantonment in?
Nowshera Cantonment is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Is Nowshera Cantonment the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 101 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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