Mehtar Lām Population 2026
Mehtar Lām has a population of 17,345, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Laghman. It is about 256× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,345
Rank in Afghanistan
#45
Coordinates
34.67°N, 70.21°E
~795 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
96 km
60 miles, straight line
Cities near Mehtar Lām
- Jalālābād271,900 people · ~35 km away
- Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn15,098 people · ~76 km away
- Asadābād48,400 people · ~89 km away
- Bāzārak65,000 people · ~95 km away
- Kabul4,434,550 people · ~96 km away
- Jabal os Saraj15,032 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mehtar Lām?
Mehtar Lām has a population of 17,345 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Mehtar Lām in?
Mehtar Lām is located in Laghman, Afghanistan.
Is Mehtar Lām the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 96 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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