Pātan Population 2026
Pātan has a population of 299,283, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Bagmati Province. Roughly 1.0% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 4.8× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
299,283
Rank in Nepal
#4
Coordinates
27.68°N, 85.31°E
~1,334 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
3 km
2 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bagmati Province
| City | Population | Rank in Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu | 1,442,271 | #1 |
| Bharatpur | 369,377 | #3 |
| Hetauda | 195,951 | #8 |
| Madhyapur Thimi | 119,955 | #14 |
| Banepā | 67,629 | #20 |
| Chautārā | 51,347 | #23 |
| Panauti | 46,595 | #25 |
| Ki̇̄rtipur | 44,632 | #27 |
Cities near Pātan
- Kathmandu1,442,271 people · ~3 km away
- Ki̇̄rtipur44,632 people · ~4 km away
- Madhyapur Thimi119,955 people · ~7 km away
- Banepā67,629 people · ~21 km away
- Panauti̇̄27,602 people · ~22 km away
- Panauti46,595 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pātan?
Pātan has a population of 299,283 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Pātan in?
Pātan is located in Bagmati Province, Nepal.
Is Pātan the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 3 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.