12 Populous Cities of Pakistan in 2023 is a list that is compiled with respect to the population of the cities.
In this article, you shall read about the most populous cities in Pakistan with respect to the 2017 Census of Pakistan.
The statistics of population used in this article are taken from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics for the four provinces of Pakistan and the Islamabad Capital Territory.
There are two megacities in Pakistan that has population access of 10 million; Karachi and Lahore. Out of these 12 cities, 7 are located in Punjab, 2 are located in Sindh, 1 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), 1 in Balochistan, and 1 in Islamabad Capital Territory.
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Following is the list of 12 Populous Cities of Pakistan in 2023 along its key features and famous parameters.
12. Sargodha
Sargodha, the city of eagles is on number 12 on our list of the largest cities of Pakistan with respect to population. The population of Sargodha city was 6,59,862 according to the 2017 census.
The word Sargodha means the pond of “Godha” or Abode of the Fighter. This city won the title of the “City of Eagles” after the great performance of Sargodha Airbase in war of 1965.
11. Bahawalpur
Bahawalpur city is at number 11 on our list of the most populous cities in Pakistan. The population of Bahawalpur city was 7,62,111 according to the 2017 census.
Bahawalpur is located in the southeast of Punjab province also called the “City of Palaces”. The Bahawalpur city is famous for its x-rules the great Abassi family who ruled the Bahawalpur state for many hundred years, before it was included in Pakistan country.
There are are around 10 famous palace built by the Abassi family and a few of them are Noor Mahal, Gulzar Mahal, Darbar Mahal, Nishat Mahal, etc.
The population of Bahawalpur city has increased up to 86.61% in comparison to the 1998 Census.
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10. Quetta
Quetta city is at number 10 on our list of the most populous cities of Pakistan. The population of Quetta city was 10,01,205 according to the 2017 census.
Quetta city is provincial capital and also the largest city of the Balochis tan province. This beautiful city is situated in the south-west of Pakistan.
9. Islamabad
Islamabad is at 9th position at our list of the most populous cities of Pakistan. The population of Islamabad city was 10,09,832 according to the 2017 census.
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan and also the first planned city of Pakistan. This city is federally administered by the Government of Pakistan as part of the Islamabad Capital Territory.
Islamabad is also the second most beautiful capital in the world. The population of Islamabad has increased up to 90.83% in comparison to the 1998 Census.
8. Hyderabad
Hyderabad city is at number 8 on the list of the most populous cities in Pakistan. The population of Hyderabad city was 17,34,309 according to the 2017 census.
Hyderabad is a city is famous as “The City of Pearls” and the capital of Hyderabad Division. After Karachi, it is the second largest city of the in the Sindh, Pakistan. Hyderabad is famous for.
A few decades back, Hyderabad was the only global Centre for trade of large diamonds, emeralds and natural pearls.
7. Multan
Multan city is at number 7 on our list of the most populous cities of Pakistan. The population of Multan city was 18,71,843 according to the 2017 census.
Multan is commonly known a “the City of Saints“. Multan is also famous for handicrafts, pottery, and enamel work, and metal work. It is an industrial city and its famous industries are flour, oil milling, textiles, sugar, fertilizer, soap, and glass.
6. Peshawar
Peshawar is the 6th most populous cities of Pakistan. The population of Peshawar city was 19,70,042 according to the 2017 census. Peshawar’s population increased 100% as compared to 1998 Census.
Peshawar is capital city of KPK province and is commonly known as “the City of Flowers“. It is famous for its education institutes and business centres of KPK Province. Peshawar is also famous for its Chapli Kebab and Peshawari Chappal (shoes).
Peshawar’s is one of the oldest living cities in South Asia as it has its historical links back 539 BC.
5. Gujranwala
Gujranwala city is at number 5 on our list of the most populous cities in Pakistan. The population of Gujranwala city was 20,27,001 according to the 2017 census.
Gujranwala is also famous as ‘City of Wrestlers‘. This city is also famous for its wonderful food.
4. Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi is the 4th most populous cities of Pakistan. The population of Rawalpindi city was 20,98,231 according to the 2017 census.
Rawalpindi is commonly known as “Village of Rawals” and it is a twin city of to the city of Islamabad, capital of Pakistan.
This city is famous for its industries such as locomotive works, an iron foundry, gasworks, sawmills, an oil refinery, a brewery, and mills of cotton, hosiery, and textile.
3. Faisalabad
Faisalabad city is at 3rd number on our list of the most populous cities in Pakistan. The population of Faisalabad city was 32,04,726 according to the 2017 census.
Faisalabad is also famous as ‘Manchester of Pakistan‘. This city is also famous for its wonderful food.
2. Lahore
Lahore is is the 2nd most populous cities of Pakistan. The population of Lahore city was 1,11,26,285 according to the 2017 census. Lahore’s population increased 113.59% as compared to the 1998 Census.
Lahore is capital city of Punjab province and is commonly known as “the City of Gardens“.
Anciently, Lahore was famous for poetry. Presently, Lahore is famous for its beautiful parks, gardens, delicious food, business opportunities and quality education institutions.
1. Karachi
Karachi is the most populous and the largest city of Pakistan. The population of Karachi city was 1,49,16,456 according to the 2017 census. Lahore’s population increased 59.72% as compared to the 1998 Census.
Lahore is capital city of Punjab province and is commonly known as “the City of Lights” and “City of Quaid“.
The beautiful city of Karachi is located on the Arabian Sea. This city is transport and business hub of Pakistan as it has two largest seaports of Pakistan, the Port of Karachi and Port Bin Qasim.
