Īṭahari̇̄ Population 2026
Īṭahari̇̄ has a population of 47,984, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Koshi. Roughly 0.2% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,984
Rank in Nepal
#24
Coordinates
26.66°N, 87.27°E
~118 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
225 km
140 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Koshi
| City | Population | Rank in Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar | 244,750 | #6 |
| Dharān | 173,096 | #11 |
| Triyuga | 71,405 | #17 |
| Inaruwa | 70,093 | #18 |
| Khā̃dbāri̇̄ | 22,903 | #37 |
| Dhankutā | 22,084 | #38 |
| Bhadrapur | 19,523 | #42 |
| Ilām | 17,491 | #45 |
Cities near Īṭahari̇̄
FAQ
What is the population of Īṭahari̇̄?
Īṭahari̇̄ has a population of 47,984 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Īṭahari̇̄ in?
Īṭahari̇̄ is located in Koshi, Nepal.
Is Īṭahari̇̄ the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 225 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.