Gardez Population 2026

Gardez has a population of 103,601, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Paktia. Roughly 0.2% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

103,601

Rank in Afghanistan

#10

Coordinates

33.60°N, 69.23°E

~2,308 m elevation · Asia/Kabul

Distance to capital (Kabul)

104 km

65 miles, straight line

Cities near Gardez

Baraki Barak22,305 people · ~48 km away
Khōst96,123 people · ~71 km away
Ghazni141,000 people · ~75 km away
Kabul4,434,550 people · ~104 km away
Paghmān49,157 people · ~113 km away
Istālif41,413 people · ~138 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gardez?

Gardez has a population of 103,601 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Afghanistan.

What region is Gardez in?

Gardez is located in Paktia, Afghanistan.

Is Gardez the capital of Afghanistan?

No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 104 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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