Gulariyā Population 2026
Gulariyā has a population of 53,107, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Lumbini Province. Roughly 0.2% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,107
Rank in Nepal
#22
Coordinates
28.21°N, 81.35°E
~147 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
394 km
245 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lumbini Province
| City | Population | Rank in Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Butwāl | 195,054 | #10 |
| Nepalgunj | 166,258 | #12 |
| Siddharthanagar | 63,367 | #21 |
| Tulsi̇̄pur | 39,058 | #29 |
| Tānsen | 23,693 | #34 |
Cities near Gulariyā
- Nepalgunj166,258 people · ~32 km away
- Ṭikāpur44,758 people · ~42 km away
- Birendranagar154,886 people · ~51 km away
- Dailekh20,908 people · ~79 km away
- Dhangaḍhi̇̄204,788 people · ~92 km away
- Tulsi̇̄pur39,058 people · ~94 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gulariyā?
Gulariyā has a population of 53,107 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Gulariyā in?
Gulariyā is located in Lumbini Province, Nepal.
Is Gulariyā the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 394 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.