Sargodha Population 2026
Sargodha has a population of 975,886, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.4% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
975,886
Rank in Pakistan
#11
Coordinates
32.09°N, 72.67°E
~187 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
185 km
115 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 |
| Sialkot | 911,817 | #12 |
| Bahawalpur | 903,795 | #13 |
| Arifwala | 854,462 | #14 |
Cities near Sargodha
FAQ
What is the population of Sargodha?
Sargodha has a population of 975,886 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Sargodha in?
Sargodha is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Sargodha the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 185 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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