Paghmān Population 2026
Paghmān has a population of 49,157, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Kabul. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 90× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,157
Rank in Afghanistan
#23
Coordinates
34.59°N, 68.95°E
~2,328 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
21 km
13 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kabul
Cities near Paghmān
- Kabul4,434,550 people · ~21 km away
- Istālif41,413 people · ~30 km away
- Charikar53,676 people · ~51 km away
- Jabal os Saraj15,032 people · ~65 km away
- Baraki Barak22,305 people · ~69 km away
- Bāzārak65,000 people · ~96 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paghmān?
Paghmān has a population of 49,157 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Paghmān in?
Paghmān is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Is Paghmān the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 21 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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