Bāzārak Population 2026
Bāzārak has a population of 65,000, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Panjshir. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,000
Rank in Afghanistan
#14
Coordinates
35.31°N, 69.52°E
~1,965 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
93 km
58 miles, straight line
Cities near Bāzārak
- Jabal os Saraj15,032 people · ~33 km away
- Charikar53,676 people · ~46 km away
- Istālif41,413 people · ~67 km away
- Nahrīn22,363 people · ~90 km away
- Kabul4,434,550 people · ~93 km away
- Mehtar Lām17,345 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bāzārak?
Bāzārak has a population of 65,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Bāzārak in?
Bāzārak is located in Panjshir, Afghanistan.
Is Bāzārak the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 93 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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