Asadābād Population 2026
Asadābād has a population of 48,400, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Kunar. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 92× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,400
Rank in Afghanistan
#24
Coordinates
34.87°N, 71.15°E
~837 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
185 km
115 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kunar
| City | Population | Rank in Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| Āsmār | 15,708 | #48 |
Cities near Asadābād
- Āsmār15,708 people · ~26 km away
- Jalālābād271,900 people · ~81 km away
- Mehtar Lām17,345 people · ~89 km away
- Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn15,098 people · ~92 km away
- Bāzārak65,000 people · ~156 km away
- Jabal os Saraj15,032 people · ~176 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Asadābād?
Asadābād has a population of 48,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Asadābād in?
Asadābād is located in Kunar, Afghanistan.
Is Asadābād the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 185 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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