Nepalgunj Population 2026
Nepalgunj has a population of 166,258, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Lumbini Province. Roughly 0.6% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 8.7× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
166,258
Rank in Nepal
#12
Coordinates
28.05°N, 81.62°E
~150 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
366 km
227 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lumbini Province
| City | Population | Rank in Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Butwāl | 195,054 | #10 |
| Siddharthanagar | 63,367 | #21 |
| Gulariyā | 53,107 | #22 |
| Tulsi̇̄pur | 39,058 | #29 |
| Tānsen | 23,693 | #34 |
Cities near Nepalgunj
- Gulariyā53,107 people · ~32 km away
- Birendranagar154,886 people · ~61 km away
- Tulsi̇̄pur39,058 people · ~67 km away
- Ṭikāpur44,758 people · ~72 km away
- Dailekh20,908 people · ~89 km away
- Dhangaḍhi̇̄204,788 people · ~124 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Nepalgunj?
Nepalgunj has a population of 166,258 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Nepalgunj in?
Nepalgunj is located in Lumbini Province, Nepal.
Is Nepalgunj the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 366 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.