Gereshk Population 2026
Gereshk has a population of 43,588, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Helmand. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,588
Rank in Afghanistan
#28
Coordinates
31.82°N, 64.57°E
~830 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
523 km
325 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Helmand
| City | Population | Rank in Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| Lashkar Gāh | 43,934 | #27 |
| Khān Neshīn | 25,600 | #37 |
Cities near Gereshk
- Lashkar Gāh43,934 people · ~31 km away
- Kandahār523,300 people · ~110 km away
- Khān Neshīn25,600 people · ~160 km away
- Khāsh15,133 people · ~171 km away
- Farah43,561 people · ~239 km away
- Shahrak15,967 people · ~255 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gereshk?
Gereshk has a population of 43,588 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Gereshk in?
Gereshk is located in Helmand, Afghanistan.
Is Gereshk the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 523 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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