Lahān Population 2026

Lahān has a population of 102,955, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Madhesh. Roughly 0.3% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

102,955

Rank in Nepal

#15

Coordinates

26.72°N, 86.48°E

~123 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu

Distance to capital (Kathmandu)

158 km

98 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhesh

City	Population	Rank in Nepal
Birgañj	268,273	#5
Janakpur	195,438	#9
Rājbirāj	69,803	#19
Gaur	27,325	#32
Siraha	24,657	#33
Jaleshwar	23,573	#35
Malaṅgawā	20,284	#41

Cities near Lahān

Triyuga71,405 people · ~23 km away
Siraha24,657 people · ~28 km away
Rājbirāj69,803 people · ~33 km away
Janakpur195,438 people · ~55 km away
Inaruwa70,093 people · ~67 km away
Jaleshwar23,573 people · ~68 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lahān?

Lahān has a population of 102,955 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Nepal.

What region is Lahān in?

Lahān is located in Madhesh, Nepal.

Is Lahān the capital of Nepal?

No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 158 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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