Shekhupura Population 2026
Shekhupura has a population of 591,424, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Punjab. Roughly 0.2% of Pakistan's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
591,424
Rank in Pakistan
#21
Coordinates
31.71°N, 73.99°E
~210 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
240 km
149 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 Shekhupura
- Chuhar Kana69,321 people · ~18 km away
- Chak Five Hundred Seventy-five30,738 people · ~24 km away
- Muridke254,291 people · ~28 km away
- Naushahra Virkan40,853 people · ~28 km away
- Sharqpur Sharif31,855 people · ~30 km away
- Kamoke292,023 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shekhupura?
Shekhupura has a population of 591,424 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Shekhupura in?
Shekhupura is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
Is Shekhupura the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 240 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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