Dhaka is a city located in Bangladesh. According to the latest available data (2026), the population of Dhaka is approximately 16,800,000 residents. The city is one of the major urban areas in Bangladesh.
16,800,000
residents (2026)
Dhaka City Statistics
| City | Dhaka |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Population | 16,800,000 |
| Latitude | 23.7289 |
| Longitude | 90.3944 |
| Region | Dhaka Division |
| Data Year | 2026 |
Where is Dhaka located?
Dhaka is located in Bangladesh, in the Dhaka Division region, at approximately 23.7289 latitude and 90.3944 longitude.
Nearby Cities
Dhaka District
Bangladesh — Pop. 14,734,701
Narayanganj District
Bangladesh — Pop. 3,909,138
Gazipur District
Bangladesh — Pop. 5,263,450
Gazipur Sadar Upazila
Bangladesh — Pop. 3,023,516
Tangail District
Bangladesh — Pop. 4,037,608
Brahmanbaria District
Bangladesh — Pop. 3,306,563
Kishoreganj District
Bangladesh — Pop. 3,267,626
Cumilla District
Bangladesh — Pop. 6,212,216
Other Cities in Bangladesh
Dhaka District
Pop. 14,734,701
Chattogram District
Pop. 9,169,465
Cumilla District
Pop. 6,212,216
Mymensingh District
Pop. 5,899,005
Gazipur District
Pop. 5,263,450
Tangail District
Pop. 4,037,608
Narayanganj District
Pop. 3,909,138
Sylhet District
Pop. 3,857,123
Bogura District
Pop. 3,734,297
Royal Bengal Noakhali District
Pop. 3,625,442
Sirajganj District
Pop. 3,357,706
Dinajpur District
Pop. 3,315,236
Brahmanbaria District
Pop. 3,306,563
Kishoreganj District
Pop. 3,267,626
Rangpur District
Pop. 3,169,614
Largest Cities in Bangladesh
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Dhaka District | 14,734,701 |
| 16 | Chattogram District | 9,169,465 |
| 17 | Cumilla District | 6,212,216 |
| 18 | Mymensingh District | 5,899,005 |
| 19 | Gazipur District | 5,263,450 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dhaka?
The population of Dhaka is approximately 16,800,000 residents according to the latest available data (2026).
Where is Dhaka located?
Dhaka is located in Bangladesh at approximately 23.7289 latitude and 90.3944 longitude.
Is Dhaka one of the largest cities in Bangladesh?
With a population of 16,800,000, Dhaka is one of the major urban areas in Bangladesh.
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