Dārchulā Population 2026
Dārchulā has a population of 18,317, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Sudurpashchim Pradesh. Roughly 0.1% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,317
Rank in Nepal
#44
Coordinates
29.83°N, 80.55°E
~1,923 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
522 km
324 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sudurpashchim Pradesh
| City | Population | Rank in Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Dhangaḍhi̇̄ | 204,788 | #7 |
| Bhimdatta | 88,381 | #16 |
| Ṭikāpur | 44,758 | #26 |
| Dipayal | 33,968 | #30 |
| Amargaḍhi̇̄ | 19,014 | #43 |
Cities near Dārchulā
- Amargaḍhi̇̄19,014 people · ~59 km away
- Dipayal33,968 people · ~74 km away
- Bhimdatta88,381 people · ~103 km away
- Dhangaḍhi̇̄204,788 people · ~126 km away
- Ṭikāpur44,758 people · ~155 km away
- Dailekh20,908 people · ~157 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dārchulā?
Dārchulā has a population of 18,317 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Dārchulā in?
Dārchulā is located in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal.
Is Dārchulā the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 522 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.