Karukh Population 2026

Karukh has a population of 17,484, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Herat. It is about 254× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,484

Rank in Afghanistan

#44

Coordinates

34.48°N, 62.59°E

~1,340 m elevation · Asia/Kabul

Distance to capital (Kabul)

603 km

374 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Herat

City	Population	Rank in Afghanistan
Herāt	574,300	#2
Shīnḏanḏ	29,264	#35
Eslam Qaleh	18,086	#43
Kushk	16,952	#46

Cities near Karukh

Herāt574,300 people · ~38 km away
Shīnḏanḏ29,264 people · ~137 km away
Eslam Qaleh18,086 people · ~141 km away
Kushk16,952 people · ~144 km away
Shahrak15,967 people · ~163 km away
Ghormach30,000 people · ~176 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Karukh?

Karukh has a population of 17,484 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Afghanistan.

What region is Karukh in?

Karukh is located in Herat, Afghanistan.

Is Karukh the capital of Afghanistan?

No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 603 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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