Hetauda Population 2026
Hetauda has a population of 195,951, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Bagmati Province. Roughly 0.7% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
195,951
Rank in Nepal
#8
Coordinates
27.43°N, 85.03°E
~467 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
42 km
26 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bagmati Province
| City | Population | Rank in Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 1,442,271 | #1 |
| Bharatpur | 369,377 | #3 |
| Pātan | 299,283 | #4 |
| Madhyapur Thimi | 119,955 | #14 |
| Banepā | 67,629 | #20 |
| Chautārā | 51,347 | #23 |
| Panauti | 46,595 | #25 |
| Ki̇̄rtipur | 44,632 | #27 |
Cities near Hetauda
- Ki̇̄rtipur44,632 people · ~37 km away
- Pātan299,283 people · ~39 km away
- Kathmandu1,442,271 people · ~42 km away
- Madhyapur Thimi119,955 people · ~45 km away
- Birgañj268,273 people · ~48 km away
- Panauti̇̄27,602 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hetauda?
Hetauda has a population of 195,951 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Hetauda in?
Hetauda is located in Bagmati Province, Nepal.
Is Hetauda the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 42 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.