Qarāwul Population 2026
Qarāwul has a population of 24,544, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Kunduz. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 181× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,544
Rank in Afghanistan
#38
Coordinates
37.22°N, 68.78°E
~337 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
301 km
187 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kunduz
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FAQ
What is the population of Qarāwul?
Qarāwul has a population of 24,544 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Qarāwul in?
Qarāwul is located in Kunduz, Afghanistan.
Is Qarāwul the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 301 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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