Taftan Population 2026

Taftan has a population of 18,510, making it the #336 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Balochistan. It is about 703× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,510

Rank in Pakistan

#336

Coordinates

28.95°N, 61.59°E

~787 m elevation · Asia/Karachi

Distance to capital (Islamabad)

1,210 km

751 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Balochistan

City	Population	Rank in Pakistan
Quetta	1,565,546	#9
Khuzdar	218,112	#57
Hub	195,661	#66
Arif Wala	157,063	#74
Chaman	130,139	#95
Dera Murad Jamali	106,952	#120
Turbat	75,694	#159
Gwadar	70,852	#168

Cities near Taftan

Nok Kundi30,621 people · ~114 km away
Washuk41,107 people · ~343 km away
Turbat75,694 people · ~358 km away
Kharan30,841 people · ~375 km away
Gwadar70,852 people · ~432 km away
Jiwani25,332 people · ~434 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Taftan?

Taftan has a population of 18,510 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #336 biggest city in Pakistan.

What region is Taftan in?

Taftan is located in Balochistan, Pakistan.

Is Taftan the capital of Pakistan?

No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 1,210 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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