Jaleshwar Population 2026

Jaleshwar has a population of 23,573, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Madhesh. Roughly 0.1% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.

Location of Jaleshwar (capital Kathmandu shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

23,573

Rank in Nepal

#35

Coordinates

26.65°N, 85.80°E

~72 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu

Distance to capital (Kathmandu)

126 km

78 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhesh

City	Population	Rank in Nepal
Birgañj	268,273	#5
Janakpur	195,438	#9
Lahān	102,955	#15
Rājbirāj	69,803	#19
Gaur	27,325	#32
Siraha	24,657	#33
Malaṅgawā	20,284	#41

Cities near Jaleshwar

Janakpur195,438 people · ~15 km away
Malaṅgawā20,284 people · ~33 km away
Siraha24,657 people · ~41 km away
Gaur27,325 people · ~54 km away
Lahān102,955 people · ~68 km away
Triyuga71,405 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jaleshwar?

Jaleshwar has a population of 23,573 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Nepal.

What region is Jaleshwar in?

Jaleshwar is located in Madhesh, Nepal.

Is Jaleshwar the capital of Nepal?

No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 126 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.

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