Khān Neshīn Population 2026
Khān Neshīn has a population of 25,600, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Helmand. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 173× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,600
Rank in Afghanistan
#37
Coordinates
30.55°N, 63.79°E
~642 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
671 km
417 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Helmand
| City | Population | Rank in Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| Lashkar Gāh | 43,934 | #27 |
| Gereshk | 43,588 | #28 |
Cities near Khān Neshīn
FAQ
What is the population of Khān Neshīn?
Khān Neshīn has a population of 25,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Khān Neshīn in?
Khān Neshīn is located in Helmand, Afghanistan.
Is Khān Neshīn the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 671 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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