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Khulna overview
Khulna (orange) and the other large cities of Bangladesh
Khulna lies in Khulna Division in Bangladesh at 22.81°N, 89.56°E, about 8 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Dhaka (UTC+6); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Gazipur (2,674,697) and larger than Rangpur (1,031,388). The largest city in Bangladesh is Dhaka with 10,356,500 people; the capital, Dhaka, has 10,356,500.
The national capital, Dhaka, is about 132 km away; the nearest large city is Bagerhat, 29 km from Khulna.
Bangladesh as a whole has a live population of 178,440,988 (+1.2% a year) and ranks #8 of 238 countries — see the Bangladesh population page for the full statistics and the Bangladesh atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Khulna
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bagerhat Khulna Division | 29 km | 266,388 |
| Tungipara Dhaka Division | 36 km | 114,482 |
| Sātkhira Khulna Division | 52 km | 128,918 |
| Jessore Khulna Division | 54 km | 243,987 |
| Barishal Barisal Division | 83 km | 202,242 |
| Farīdpur Dhaka Division | 93 km | 112,187 |
| Chāndpur Chittagong | 121 km | 203,000 |
| Kushtia Khulna Division | 130 km | 135,724 |
Largest cities in Bangladesh
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DhakaCapital | Dhaka Division | 10,356,500 |
| 2 | Chattogram | Chittagong | 3,920,222 |
| 3 | Gazipur | Dhaka Division | 2,674,697 |
| 4 | Khulna | Khulna Division | 1,500,689 |
| 5 | Rangpur | Rangpur Division | 1,031,388 |
| 6 | Rajshahi | Rajshahi Division | 763,580 |
| 7 | Comilla | Chittagong | 634,654 |
| 8 | Mohammadpur | Rajshahi Division | 527,571 |
| 9 | Hāthazāri | Chittagong | 498,179 |
| 10 | Shibganj | Rajshahi Division | 378,701 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Khulna?
Khulna has about 1,500,689 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Khulna the capital of Bangladesh?
No. The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka (10,356,500 people), about 132 km away. Khulna is the 4th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Khulna compared with the rest of Bangladesh?
Its 1,500,689 residents are 0.8% of the 178,440,988 people living in Bangladesh today. Dhaka is larger with 10,356,500 people.
Where is Khulna?
In Khulna Division, Bangladesh, at latitude 22.81 and longitude 89.56, 8 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Bagerhat (29 km), Tungipara (36 km), Sātkhira (52 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Khulna Population 2026 — Bangladesh. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/bangladesh/khulna/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/bangladesh/khulna/">Khulna Population 2026 — Bangladesh</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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