Dailekh Population 2026
Dailekh has a population of 20,908, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Karnali Pradesh. Roughly 0.1% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,908
Rank in Nepal
#40
Coordinates
28.84°N, 81.71°E
~1,307 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
376 km
233 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Karnali Pradesh
| City | Population | Rank in Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Birendranagar | 154,886 | #13 |
Cities near Dailekh
- Birendranagar154,886 people · ~29 km away
- Ṭikāpur44,758 people · ~68 km away
- Gulariyā53,107 people · ~79 km away
- Dipayal33,968 people · ~88 km away
- Nepalgunj166,258 people · ~89 km away
- Tulsi̇̄pur39,058 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dailekh?
Dailekh has a population of 20,908 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Dailekh in?
Dailekh is located in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal.
Is Dailekh the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 376 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.