Zhob Population 2026

Zhob has a population of 50,537, making it the #202 biggest city in 🇵🇰 Pakistan, located in Balochistan. It is about 257× smaller than Lahore, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,537

Rank in Pakistan

#202

Coordinates

31.34°N, 69.45°E

~1,409 m elevation · Asia/Karachi

Distance to capital (Islamabad)

428 km

266 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 Zhob

Kulachi24,481 people · ~116 km away
Tank38,488 people · ~131 km away
Taunsa115,704 people · ~135 km away
Loralai37,787 people · ~135 km away
Karor25,634 people · ~143 km away
Layyah151,274 people · ~148 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zhob?

Zhob has a population of 50,537 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #202 biggest city in Pakistan.

What region is Zhob in?

Zhob is located in Balochistan, Pakistan.

Is Zhob the capital of Pakistan?

No, the capital of Pakistan is Islamabad, about 428 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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