Chautārā Population 2026
Chautārā has a population of 51,347, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Bagmati Province. Roughly 0.2% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,347
Rank in Nepal
#23
Coordinates
27.78°N, 85.71°E
~1,457 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
39 km
24 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bagmati Province
| City | Population | Rank in Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 1,442,271 | #1 |
| Bharatpur | 369,377 | #3 |
| Pātan | 299,283 | #4 |
| Hetauda | 195,951 | #8 |
| Madhyapur Thimi | 119,955 | #14 |
| Banepā | 67,629 | #20 |
| Panauti | 46,595 | #25 |
| Ki̇̄rtipur | 44,632 | #27 |
Cities near Chautārā
- Dhulikhel16,263 people · ~24 km away
- Banepā67,629 people · ~25 km away
- Panauti46,595 people · ~28 km away
- Panauti̇̄27,602 people · ~29 km away
- Madhyapur Thimi119,955 people · ~34 km away
- Chari̇̄koṭ40,000 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chautārā?
Chautārā has a population of 51,347 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Chautārā in?
Chautārā is located in Bagmati Province, Nepal.
Is Chautārā the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 39 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.