Butwāl Population 2026
Butwāl has a population of 195,054, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Lumbini Province. Roughly 0.7% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
195,054
Rank in Nepal
#10
Coordinates
27.69°N, 83.45°E
~141 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
184 km
114 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lumbini Province
| City | Population | Rank in Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Nepalgunj | 166,258 | #12 |
| Siddharthanagar | 63,367 | #21 |
| Gulariyā | 53,107 | #22 |
| Tulsi̇̄pur | 39,058 | #29 |
| Tānsen | 23,693 | #34 |
Cities near Butwāl
FAQ
What is the population of Butwāl?
Butwāl has a population of 195,054 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Butwāl in?
Butwāl is located in Lumbini Province, Nepal.
Is Butwāl the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 184 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.