Karimabad Population 2026

Karimabad has a population of 16,000, making it the #355 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Gilgit-Baltistan. It is about 813× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.

Location of Karimabad (capital Islamabad shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,000

Rank in Pakistan

#355

Coordinates

36.33°N, 74.66°E

~2,386 m elevation · Asia/Karachi

Distance to capital (Islamabad)

325 km

202 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gilgit-Baltistan

City	Population	Rank in Pakistan
Skardu	260,000	#48
Gilgit	216,760	#58
Jaglot	27,000	#287

Cities near Karimabad

Gilgit216,760 people · ~55 km away
Jaglot27,000 people · ~71 km away
Skardu260,000 people · ~144 km away
Buni50,000 people · ~215 km away
Battagram700,000 people · ~236 km away
Thal29,331 people · ~237 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Karimabad?

Karimabad has a population of 16,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #355 biggest city in Pakistan.

What region is Karimabad in?

Karimabad is located in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.

Is Karimabad the capital of Pakistan?

No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 325 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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