Charikar Population 2026
Charikar has a population of 53,676, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Parwan. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,676
Rank in Afghanistan
#20
Coordinates
35.01°N, 69.17°E
~1,554 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
54 km
34 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Parwan
| City | Population | Rank in Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| Jabal os Saraj | 15,032 | #52 |
Cities near Charikar
- Jabal os Saraj15,032 people · ~13 km away
- Istālif41,413 people · ~22 km away
- Bāzārak65,000 people · ~46 km away
- Paghmān49,157 people · ~51 km away
- Kabul4,434,550 people · ~54 km away
- Mehtar Lām17,345 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Charikar?
Charikar has a population of 53,676 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Charikar in?
Charikar is located in Parwan, Afghanistan.
Is Charikar the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 54 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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