Aībak Population 2026
Aībak has a population of 47,823, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Samangan. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 93× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,823
Rank in Afghanistan
#25
Coordinates
36.26°N, 68.02°E
~969 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
220 km
137 miles, straight line
Cities near Aībak
- Khulm64,933 people · ~56 km away
- Baghlān108,449 people · ~64 km away
- Pul-e Khumrī56,369 people · ~72 km away
- Kunduz161,902 people · ~91 km away
- Mazār-e Sharīf523,300 people · ~95 km away
- Nahrīn22,363 people · ~103 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aībak?
Aībak has a population of 47,823 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Aībak in?
Aībak is located in Samangan, Afghanistan.
Is Aībak the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 220 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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