Qarqīn Population 2026
Qarqīn has a population of 15,018, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Jowzjan. It is about 295× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,018
Rank in Afghanistan
#53
Coordinates
37.42°N, 66.04°E
~263 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
427 km
265 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jowzjan
| City | Population | Rank in Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| Shibirghān | 55,641 | #19 |
Cities near Qarqīn
- Shibirghān55,641 people · ~87 km away
- Andkhoy37,900 people · ~97 km away
- Balkh114,883 people · ~106 km away
- Mazār-e Sharīf523,300 people · ~123 km away
- Sar-e Pul52,121 people · ~134 km away
- Khulm64,933 people · ~167 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qarqīn?
Qarqīn has a population of 15,018 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Qarqīn in?
Qarqīn is located in Jowzjan, Afghanistan.
Is Qarqīn the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 427 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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