Fayzabad Population 2026

Fayzabad has a population of 44,421, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Badakhshan. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 100× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

44,421

Rank in Afghanistan

#26

Coordinates

37.12°N, 70.58°E

~1,210 m elevation · Asia/Kabul

Distance to capital (Kabul)

315 km

196 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Badakhshan

City	Population	Rank in Afghanistan
Bahārak	32,551	#32
Jurm	23,064	#39

Cities near Fayzabad

Bahārak32,551 people · ~32 km away
Jurm23,064 people · ~36 km away
Rustāq25,636 people · ~66 km away
Ārt Khwājah18,623 people · ~98 km away
Taloqan64,256 people · ~102 km away
Khanabad71,531 people · ~139 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Fayzabad?

Fayzabad has a population of 44,421 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Afghanistan.

What region is Fayzabad in?

Fayzabad is located in Badakhshan, Afghanistan.

Is Fayzabad the capital of Afghanistan?

No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 315 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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