Eslam Qaleh Population 2026

Eslam Qaleh has a population of 18,086, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Herat. It is about 245× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,086

Rank in Afghanistan

#43

Coordinates

34.67°N, 61.07°E

~726 m elevation · Asia/Kabul

Distance to capital (Kabul)

742 km

461 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Herat

City	Population	Rank in Afghanistan
Herāt	574,300	#2
Shīnḏanḏ	29,264	#35
Karukh	17,484	#44
Kushk	16,952	#46

Cities near Eslam Qaleh

Herāt574,300 people · ~110 km away
Karukh17,484 people · ~141 km away
Kushk16,952 people · ~173 km away
Shīnḏanḏ29,264 people · ~181 km away
Farah43,561 people · ~273 km away
Ghormach30,000 people · ~274 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Eslam Qaleh?

Eslam Qaleh has a population of 18,086 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Afghanistan.

What region is Eslam Qaleh in?

Eslam Qaleh is located in Herat, Afghanistan.

Is Eslam Qaleh the capital of Afghanistan?

No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 742 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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