Khanabad Population 2026

Khanabad has a population of 71,531, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Kunduz. Roughly 0.2% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

71,531

Rank in Afghanistan

#13

Coordinates

36.68°N, 69.11°E

~499 m elevation · Asia/Kabul

Distance to capital (Kabul)

240 km

149 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kunduz

City	Population	Rank in Afghanistan
Kunduz	161,902	#6
Qarāwul	24,544	#38

Cities near Khanabad

Kunduz161,902 people · ~23 km away
Taloqan64,256 people · ~38 km away
Ārt Khwājah18,623 people · ~55 km away
Qarāwul24,544 people · ~67 km away
Nahrīn22,363 people · ~69 km away
Baghlān108,449 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Khanabad?

Khanabad has a population of 71,531 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Afghanistan.

What region is Khanabad in?

Khanabad is located in Kunduz, Afghanistan.

Is Khanabad the capital of Afghanistan?

No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 240 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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