Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn Population 2026

Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn has a population of 15,098, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Nangarhar. It is about 294× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

KabulMarkaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn
Location of Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn (capital Kabul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
15,098
Rank in Afghanistan
#51
Coordinates
34.13°N, 70.71°E
~972 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
148 km
92 miles, straight line

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CityPopulationRank in Afghanistan
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FAQ

What is the population of Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn?
Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn has a population of 15,098 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn in?
Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn is located in Nangarhar, Afghanistan.
Is Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 148 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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