Janakpur Population 2026
Janakpur has a population of 195,438, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Madhesh. 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)
195,438
Rank in Nepal
#9
Coordinates
26.73°N, 85.93°E
~83 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
124 km
77 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Madhesh
Cities near Janakpur
FAQ
What is the population of Janakpur?
Janakpur has a population of 195,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Janakpur in?
Janakpur is located in Madhesh, Nepal.
Is Janakpur the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 124 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.