Tank Population 2026
Tank has a population of 38,488, making it the #234 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is about 338× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,488
Rank in Pakistan
#234
Coordinates
32.22°N, 70.38°E
~259 m elevation · Asia/Karachi
Distance to capital (Islamabad)
299 km
186 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 Tank
- Kulachi24,481 people · ~33 km away
- Paharpur76,027 people · ~57 km away
- Shorkot67,439 people · ~58 km away
- Dera Ismail Khan763,195 people · ~65 km away
- Lakki36,391 people · ~66 km away
- Sarai Naurang19,694 people · ~77 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tank?
Tank has a population of 38,488 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #234 biggest city in Pakistan.
What region is Tank in?
Tank is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Is Tank the capital of Pakistan?
No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 299 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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