Rājbirāj Population 2026
Rājbirāj has a population of 69,803, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Madhesh. Roughly 0.2% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
69,803
Rank in Nepal
#19
Coordinates
26.54°N, 86.75°E
~89 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
191 km
119 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Madhesh
Cities near Rājbirāj
FAQ
What is the population of Rājbirāj?
Rājbirāj has a population of 69,803 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Rājbirāj in?
Rājbirāj is located in Madhesh, Nepal.
Is Rājbirāj the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 191 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.