| Rank | City | Population (2017) | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Thimphu | 114,551 | Thimphu |
| 2. | Phuntsholing | 27,658 | Chukha |
| 3. | Paro | 11,448 | Paro |
| 4. | Gelephu | 9,858 | Sarpang |
| 5. | Samdrup Jongkhar | 9,325 | Samdrup Jongkhar |
| 6. | Wangdue Phodrang | 8,954 | Wangdue Phodrang |
| 7. | Punakha | 6,262 | Punakha |
| 8. | Jakar | 6,243 | Bumthang |
| 9. | Nganglam | 5,418 | Pemagetshel |
| 10. | Samtse | 5,396 | Samtse |