Shorkot Population 2026
Shorkot has a population of 67,439, making it the #174 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is about 193× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,439
Rank in Pakistan
#174
Coordinates
31.91°N, 70.88°E
~182 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
286 km
178 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 Shorkot
- Dera Ismail Khan763,195 people · ~9 km away
- Paharpur76,027 people · ~23 km away
- Darya Khan68,622 people · ~25 km away
- Bhakkar131,658 people · ~36 km away
- Kulachi24,481 people · ~40 km away
- Kalur Kot29,578 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shorkot?
Shorkot has a population of 67,439 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #174 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Shorkot in?
Shorkot is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Is Shorkot the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 286 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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