Dhangaḍhi̇̄ Population 2026
Dhangaḍhi̇̄ has a population of 204,788, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Sudurpashchim Pradesh. Roughly 0.7% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 7.0× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
204,788
Rank in Nepal
#7
Coordinates
28.70°N, 80.59°E
~183 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
477 km
296 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sudurpashchim Pradesh
| City | Population | Rank in Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Bhimdatta | 88,381 | #16 |
| Ṭikāpur | 44,758 | #26 |
| Dipayal | 33,968 | #30 |
| Amargaḍhi̇̄ | 19,014 | #43 |
| Dārchulā | 18,317 | #44 |
Cities near Dhangaḍhi̇̄
- Bhimdatta88,381 people · ~50 km away
- Ṭikāpur44,758 people · ~55 km away
- Amargaḍhi̇̄19,014 people · ~66 km away
- Dipayal33,968 people · ~71 km away
- Gulariyā53,107 people · ~92 km away
- Birendranagar154,886 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dhangaḍhi̇̄?
Dhangaḍhi̇̄ has a population of 204,788 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Dhangaḍhi̇̄ in?
Dhangaḍhi̇̄ is located in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal.
Is Dhangaḍhi̇̄ the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 477 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.