Sahiwal Population 2026
Sahiwal has a population of 538,344, making it the #24 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)
538,344
Rank in Pakistan
#24
Coordinates
31.97°N, 72.33°E
~171 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
205 km
127 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 Sahiwal
- Faruka60,000 people · ~12 km away
- Sargodha975,886 people · ~35 km away
- Jauharabad113,188 people · ~35 km away
- Khushāb102,793 people · ~36 km away
- Mitha Tiwana26,390 people · ~37 km away
- Lalian52,542 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sahiwal?
Sahiwal has a population of 538,344 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Sahiwal in?
Sahiwal is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Sahiwal the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 205 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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