Shibirghān Population 2026

Shibirghān has a population of 55,641, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Jowzjan. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

55,641

Rank in Afghanistan

#19

Coordinates

36.67°N, 65.75°E

~360 m elevation · Asia/Kabul

Distance to capital (Kabul)

390 km

242 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jowzjan

City	Population	Rank in Afghanistan
Qarqīn	15,018	#53

Cities near Shibirghān

Sar-e Pul52,121 people · ~53 km away
Andkhoy37,900 people · ~64 km away
Qarqīn15,018 people · ~87 km away
Balkh114,883 people · ~102 km away
Sang-e Chārak15,377 people · ~110 km away
Maymana75,900 people · ~120 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shibirghān?

Shibirghān has a population of 55,641 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Afghanistan.

What region is Shibirghān in?

Shibirghān is located in Jowzjan, Afghanistan.

Is Shibirghān the capital of Afghanistan?

No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 390 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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