Okara Population 2026
Okara has a population of 533,693, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.2% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
533,693
Rank in Pakistan
#26
Coordinates
30.81°N, 73.45°E
~181 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
326 km
202 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 Okara
- Renala Khurd100,054 people · ~16 km away
- Dipalpur99,858 people · ~25 km away
- Bahawalnagar241,873 people · ~29 km away
- Sahiwal538,344 people · ~37 km away
- Chak Azam Sahu38,216 people · ~41 km away
- Pattoki113,735 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Okara?
Okara has a population of 533,693 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Okara in?
Okara is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Okara the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 326 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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