Āsmār Population 2026
Āsmār has a population of 15,708, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Kunar. It is about 282× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,708
Rank in Afghanistan
#48
Coordinates
35.03°N, 71.36°E
~913 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
207 km
129 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kunar
| City | Population | Rank in Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| Asadābād | 48,400 | #24 |
Cities near Āsmār
- Asadābād48,400 people · ~26 km away
- Jalālābād271,900 people · ~107 km away
- Mehtar Lām17,345 people · ~112 km away
- Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn15,098 people · ~117 km away
- Bāzārak65,000 people · ~170 km away
- Jabal os Saraj15,032 people · ~193 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Āsmār?
Āsmār has a population of 15,708 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Āsmār in?
Āsmār is located in Kunar, Afghanistan.
Is Āsmār the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 207 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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