Ghormach Population 2026

Ghormach has a population of 30,000, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Badghis. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 148× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,000

Rank in Afghanistan

#34

Coordinates

35.73°N, 63.78°E

~659 m elevation · Asia/Kabul

Distance to capital (Kabul)

508 km

315 miles, straight line

Cities near Ghormach

Maymana75,900 people · ~93 km away
Karukh17,484 people · ~176 km away
Andkhoy37,900 people · ~181 km away
Shahrak15,967 people · ~187 km away
Sar-e Pul52,121 people · ~201 km away
Shibirghān55,641 people · ~205 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ghormach?

Ghormach has a population of 30,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Afghanistan.

What region is Ghormach in?

Ghormach is located in Badghis, Afghanistan.

Is Ghormach the capital of Afghanistan?

No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 508 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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