Nīlī Population 2026

Nīlī has a population of 30,058, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Daykundi. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 148× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,058

Rank in Afghanistan

#33

Coordinates

33.72°N, 66.13°E

~2,022 m elevation · Asia/Kabul

Distance to capital (Kabul)

294 km

183 miles, straight line

Cities near Nīlī

Shahrak15,967 people · ~174 km away
Bāmyān61,863 people · ~198 km away
Ghazni141,000 people · ~213 km away
Kandahār523,300 people · ~238 km away
Sang-e Chārak15,377 people · ~238 km away
Gereshk43,588 people · ~257 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nīlī?

Nīlī has a population of 30,058 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Afghanistan.

What region is Nīlī in?

Nīlī is located in Daykundi, Afghanistan.

Is Nīlī the capital of Afghanistan?

No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 294 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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