Sar-e Pul Population 2026
Sar-e Pul has a population of 52,121, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Sar-e Pol Province. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 85× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,121
Rank in Afghanistan
#21
Coordinates
36.22°N, 65.93°E
~657 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
349 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sar-e Pol Province
| City | Population | Rank in Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| Sang-e Chārak | 15,377 | #49 |
Cities near Sar-e Pul
- Shibirghān55,641 people · ~53 km away
- Sang-e Chārak15,377 people · ~61 km away
- Balkh114,883 people · ~105 km away
- Maymana75,900 people · ~108 km away
- Andkhoy37,900 people · ~109 km away
- Mazār-e Sharīf523,300 people · ~119 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sar-e Pul?
Sar-e Pul has a population of 52,121 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Sar-e Pul in?
Sar-e Pul is located in Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan.
Is Sar-e Pul the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 349 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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