Bahārak Population 2026

Bahārak has a population of 32,551, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Badakhshan. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 136× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bahārak (capital Kabul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

32,551

Rank in Afghanistan

#32

Coordinates

37.00°N, 70.91°E

~1,552 m elevation · Asia/Kabul

Distance to capital (Kabul)

317 km

197 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Badakhshan

City	Population	Rank in Afghanistan
Fayzabad	44,421	#26
Jurm	23,064	#39

Cities near Bahārak

Jurm23,064 people · ~17 km away
Fayzabad44,421 people · ~32 km away
Rustāq25,636 people · ~96 km away
Taloqan64,256 people · ~126 km away
Ārt Khwājah18,623 people · ~127 km away
Khanabad71,531 people · ~164 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bahārak?

Bahārak has a population of 32,551 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Afghanistan.

What region is Bahārak in?

Bahārak is located in Badakhshan, Afghanistan.

Is Bahārak the capital of Afghanistan?

No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 317 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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