Farah Population 2026

Farah has a population of 43,561, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Farah. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

43,561

Rank in Afghanistan

#29

Coordinates

32.37°N, 62.12°E

~662 m elevation · Asia/Kabul

Distance to capital (Kabul)

697 km

433 miles, straight line

Cities near Farah

Shīnḏanḏ29,264 people · ~103 km away
Kushk16,952 people · ~104 km away
Khāsh15,133 people · ~113 km away
Zaranj49,851 people · ~159 km away
Herāt574,300 people · ~220 km away
Lashkar Gāh43,934 people · ~230 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Farah?

Farah has a population of 43,561 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Afghanistan.

What region is Farah in?

Farah is located in Farah, Afghanistan.

Is Farah the capital of Afghanistan?

No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 697 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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