Birgañj Population 2026
Birgañj has a population of 268,273, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Madhesh. Roughly 0.9% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 5.4× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
268,273
Rank in Nepal
#5
Coordinates
27.02°N, 84.88°E
~89 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
88 km
55 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Madhesh
Cities near Birgañj
FAQ
What is the population of Birgañj?
Birgañj has a population of 268,273 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Birgañj in?
Birgañj is located in Madhesh, Nepal.
Is Birgañj the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 88 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.