Siraha Population 2026

Siraha has a population of 24,657, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Madhesh. Roughly 0.1% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,657

Rank in Nepal

#33

Coordinates

26.65°N, 86.21°E

~82 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu

Distance to capital (Kathmandu)

146 km

91 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Madhesh

City	Population	Rank in Nepal
Birgañj	268,273	#5
Janakpur	195,438	#9
Lahān	102,955	#15
Rājbirāj	69,803	#19
Gaur	27,325	#32
Jaleshwar	23,573	#35
Malaṅgawā	20,284	#41

Cities near Siraha

Lahān102,955 people · ~28 km away
Janakpur195,438 people · ~29 km away
Jaleshwar23,573 people · ~41 km away
Triyuga71,405 people · ~51 km away
Rājbirāj69,803 people · ~55 km away
Malaṅgawā20,284 people · ~68 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Siraha?

Siraha has a population of 24,657 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Nepal.

What region is Siraha in?

Siraha is located in Madhesh, Nepal.

Is Siraha the capital of Nepal?

No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 146 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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