Istālif Population 2026
Istālif has a population of 41,413, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Kabul. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 107× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,413
Rank in Afghanistan
#30
Coordinates
34.83°N, 69.08°E
~1,891 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
35 km
22 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kabul
Cities near Istālif
- Charikar53,676 people · ~22 km away
- Paghmān49,157 people · ~30 km away
- Kabul4,434,550 people · ~35 km away
- Jabal os Saraj15,032 people · ~35 km away
- Bāzārak65,000 people · ~67 km away
- Baraki Barak22,305 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Istālif?
Istālif has a population of 41,413 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Istālif in?
Istālif is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Is Istālif the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 35 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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