Bāmyān Population 2026
Bāmyān has a population of 61,863, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Bamyan. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,863
Rank in Afghanistan
#17
Coordinates
34.82°N, 67.83°E
~2,550 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
127 km
79 miles, straight line
Cities near Bāmyān
- Paghmān49,157 people · ~106 km away
- Istālif41,413 people · ~114 km away
- Charikar53,676 people · ~124 km away
- Kabul4,434,550 people · ~127 km away
- Jabal os Saraj15,032 people · ~133 km away
- Baraki Barak22,305 people · ~140 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bāmyān?
Bāmyān has a population of 61,863 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Bāmyān in?
Bāmyān is located in Bamyan, Afghanistan.
Is Bāmyān the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 127 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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