Dharān Population 2026
Dharān has a population of 173,096, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Koshi. Roughly 0.6% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 8.3× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
173,096
Rank in Nepal
#11
Coordinates
26.81°N, 87.28°E
~375 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
217 km
135 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Koshi
| City | Population | Rank in Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar | 244,750 | #6 |
| Triyuga | 71,405 | #17 |
| Inaruwa | 70,093 | #18 |
| Īṭahari̇̄ | 47,984 | #24 |
| Khā̃dbāri̇̄ | 22,903 | #37 |
| Dhankutā | 22,084 | #38 |
| Bhadrapur | 19,523 | #42 |
| Ilām | 17,491 | #45 |
Cities near Dharān
FAQ
What is the population of Dharān?
Dharān has a population of 173,096 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Dharān in?
Dharān is located in Koshi, Nepal.
Is Dharān the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 217 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.