Zaranj Population 2026
Zaranj has a population of 49,851, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Nimroz. Roughly 0.1% of Afghanistan's population lives here. It is about 89× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,851
Rank in Afghanistan
#22
Coordinates
30.96°N, 61.86°E
~489 m elevation · Asia/Kabul
Distance to capital (Kabul)
790 km
491 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nimroz
| City | Population | Rank in Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| Khāsh | 15,133 | #50 |
Cities near Zaranj
- Khāsh15,133 people · ~109 km away
- Farah43,561 people · ~159 km away
- Khān Neshīn25,600 people · ~190 km away
- Lashkar Gāh43,934 people · ~249 km away
- Kushk16,952 people · ~260 km away
- Shīnḏanḏ29,264 people · ~262 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zaranj?
Zaranj has a population of 49,851 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Afghanistan.
What region is Zaranj in?
Zaranj is located in Nimroz, Afghanistan.
Is Zaranj the capital of Afghanistan?
No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 790 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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