Largest Cities in Afghanistan

by | January 20, 2021

Facts about Afghanistan

Official languages: Persian, Pashto, Uzbek, Turkmen
Capital: Kabul
Area: 647,500 km²
Population: 29.1 million residents
Population density: 44.97 residents per km²
Currency: AFN
Internet TLD: .af
ISO codes: AF , AFG, 4
The prefix for Afghanistan is +93

Flag of Afghanistan

The current flag of Afghanistan has been in use since 2004, when the Taliban regime was overthrown in the country. Since independence in 1919, the flag has undergone many changes depending on political events. Its current form is inspired by the flag from the period of the monarchy and differs only in the coat of arms in the middle of the flag. It therefore consists of a vertical tricolor of black, red and green and the national emblem in the middle of a red stripe. The interpretation of the colors is as follows: black signifies the former Abbasid Caliphate, red royal dignity and green is the traditional color of Islam. The yellow national emblem consists of a mihrab (niche in a mosque) and a minbar (pulpit) placed in a wreath bearing the inscription “God is great”.

 

Flag of Afghanistan

Afghanistan (Pashtun and Persian (Dari) افغانستان Afghānestān, officially Islamic Republic of Afghanistan) is a landlocked country of strategic importance in the region. It lies at the intersection of South and Central Asia, which borders Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, the People’s Republic of China and Pakistan. See Afghanistan Location on World Map. The country is mostly mountainous. Less than 10% of the country’s area is below 600 m. The main mountain system – consisting of the Sefid cow, Hindu Kush and Pamir – extends over 1,000 km from the northeast to the west of the country.

The country has been an Islamic republic since 2004. Afghanistan is still one of the poorest countries in the world. Despite the growth rates in the last decade, Afghanistan’s economic development continues to be stimulated not by self-sustaining economic growth, but by inflows from the international donor community.

Great economic expectations are attached to the increasing development of Afghan raw material resources. The world’s largest copper deposits as well as oil, natural gas, coal, lithium, gold, precious stones and rare earths are stored in Afghanistan.

We urgently warn against traveling to Afghanistan!

Anyone who travels anyway must be aware of the risk posed by acts of violence motivated by terrorism or crime. The following applies to essential business trips to Afghanistan: Staying in large parts of the country remains dangerous.

Biggest Cities of Afghanistan by Population

Kabul is the largest city in Afghanistan, with a population of over 5 million people, and is also the capital. It is located in the eastern part of the country and is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east. Kabul has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to at least 2000 BC. The city has been an important trading center for centuries, connecting people from different parts of Central Asia. Today, Kabul is an important cultural hub and a major economic center in Afghanistan.

The second largest city in Afghanistan is Kandahar, located in the southern part of the country. With a population of over 1 million people, Kandahar serves as an important agricultural center for Afghanistan’s economy. The city has also played an important role in Afghan politics throughout history and has been home to several influential rulers. Today, Kandahar remains an important cultural center but its significance as a political power has decreased since 2001.

The third largest city in Afghanistan is Herat, located in western Afghanistan near the border with Iran. With a population of around 600 thousand people, Herat serves as an important trade center for goods coming from Central Asia into Iran and beyond. Herat has been home to many famous poets and writers throughout its long history and continues to be a major cultural hub today. Additionally, Herat is home to some impressive monuments such as Minaret of Jam which dates back to 1194 AD and remains one of the oldest standing monuments in all of Central Asia.

# City Population Latitude Longitude
1 Kabul, Afghanistan 3,043,643 34.5281 69.1723
2 Kandahar, Afghanistan 391,301 31.6133 65.7101
3 Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan 303,393 36.709 67.1109
4 Herat, Afghanistan 272,917 34.3482 62.1997
5 Jalalabad, Afghanistan 200,442 34.4265 70.4515
6 Kunduz, Afghanistan 162,013 36.729 68.857
7 Ghazni, Afghanistan 141,111 33.5539 68.421
8 Balkh, Afghanistan 114,994 36.7564 66.8972
9 Baghlan, Afghanistan 108,560 36.1307 68.7083
10 Gardez, Afghanistan 103,712 33.5974 69.2259
11 Khost, Afghanistan 96,234 33.3395 69.9204
12 Maymana, Afghanistan 76,011 35.9214 64.7836
13 Khanabad, Afghanistan 71,642 36.6825 69.1156
14 Bazarak, Afghanistan 65,111 35.3129 69.5152
15 Khulm, Afghanistan 65,044 36.6974 67.6983
16 Taloqan, Afghanistan 64,367 36.736 69.5345
17 Bamyan, Afghanistan 61,974 34.8216 67.8273
18 Pul-e Khumri, Afghanistan 56,480 35.9446 68.7151
19 Shibirghan, Afghanistan 55,752 36.6676 65.7529
20 Charikar, Afghanistan 53,787 35.0136 69.1714
21 Sar-e Pul, Afghanistan 52,232 36.2154 65.9325
22 Zaranj, Afghanistan 49,962 30.9596 61.8604
23 Paghman, Afghanistan 49,268 34.5879 68.9509
24 Asadabad, Afghanistan 48,511 34.8731 71.147
25 Aibak, Afghanistan 47,934 36.2647 68.0155
26 Fayzabad, Afghanistan 44,532 37.1166 70.58
27 Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan 44,045 31.5938 64.3716
28 Gereshk, Afghanistan 43,699 31.8209 64.5701
29 Farah, Afghanistan 43,672 32.3745 62.1164
30 Ghormach, Afghanistan 30,111 35.7306 63.7826
31 Shindand, Afghanistan 29,375 33.3029 62.1474
32 Andkhoy, Afghanistan 29,319 36.9529 65.1238
33 Rustaq, Afghanistan 25,747 37.126 69.8305
34 Qarawul, Afghanistan 24,655 37.2196 68.7802
35 Nahrin, Afghanistan 22,474 36.0649 69.1334
36 Baraki Barak, Afghanistan 22,416 33.9674 68.9492
37 Art Khwajah, Afghanistan 18,734 37.0857 69.4796
38 Kafir Qala, Afghanistan 18,197 34.6667 61.0667
39 Karukh, Afghanistan 17,595 34.4811 62.5863
40 Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan 17,456 34.6714 70.2094
41 Kushk, Afghanistan 17,063 33.2957 61.9522
42 Shahrak, Afghanistan 16,078 34.1074 64.3052
43 Asmar, Afghanistan 15,819 35.0333 71.3581
44 Sang-e Charak, Afghanistan 15,488 35.8497 66.4369
45 Khash, Afghanistan 15,244 31.5292 62.7906
46 Markaz-e Woluswali-ye Achin, Afghanistan 15,209 34.1258 70.7078
47 Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan 15,143 35.1183 69.2378
48 Qarqin, Afghanistan 15,129 37.4185 66.0436
49 Fayroz Koh, Afghanistan 15,111 34.5195 65.2509
50 Mirabad, Afghanistan 14,271 30.4362 61.8383
51 Zarghun Shahr, Afghanistan 13,848 32.8473 68.4457
52 Sangin, Afghanistan 13,690 32.0728 64.8359
53 Panjab, Afghanistan 13,582 34.388 67.0233
54 Uruzgan, Afghanistan 13,499 32.9277 66.6325
55 Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan 13,358 33.9953 69.0227
56 Chiras, Afghanistan 12,890 35.4167 65.9823
57 Hukumati Azrah, Afghanistan 12,637 34.1735 69.6457
58 Qarah Bagh, Afghanistan 12,523 34.9402 61.7759
59 Qalat, Afghanistan 12,302 32.1058 66.9083
60 Ashkasham, Afghanistan 12,231 36.6833 71.5333
61 Jurm, Afghanistan 12,217 36.8648 70.8342
62 Kuhsan, Afghanistan 12,198 34.6539 61.1978
63 Tukzar, Afghanistan 12,132 35.9483 66.4213
64 Chahar Burj, Afghanistan 12,046 34.2448 62.1917
65 Larkird, Afghanistan 11,746 35.4894 66.6641
66 Rudbar, Afghanistan 11,145 30.15 62.6
67 Farkhar, Afghanistan 10,591 36.5729 69.8578
68 Zindah Jan, Afghanistan 10,215 34.3426 61.7467
69 Anar Darah, Afghanistan 10,134 32.7587 61.654
70 Tarinkot, Afghanistan 10,111 32.63 65.8781
71 Imam Sahib, Afghanistan 9,770 37.189 68.9364
72 Darzab, Afghanistan 9,753 35.9774 65.3783
73 Alaqahdari Dishu, Afghanistan 9,307 30.4321 63.298
74 Tagaw-Bay, Afghanistan 9,207 35.6994 66.0616
75 Markaz-e Hukumat-e Darweshan, Afghanistan 9,123 31.1323 64.1934
76 Qala i Naw, Afghanistan 9,111 34.9874 63.1289
77 Qarchi Gak, Afghanistan 9,053 37.04 66.7889
78 Dasht-e Archi, Afghanistan 8,374 37.1333 69.1667
79 Qal’ah-ye Shahr, Afghanistan 7,867 35.5473 65.5676
80 Sidqabad, Afghanistan 7,518 35.023 69.3511
81 Zarah Sharan, Afghanistan 7,477 33.1464 68.7921
82 Tir Pul, Afghanistan 7,090 34.5943 61.269
83 Basawul, Afghanistan 6,946 34.2475 70.8722
84 Yangi Qal’ah, Afghanistan 6,652 37.4657 69.6113
85 Tagab, Afghanistan 6,511 34.855 69.6492
86 Khandud, Afghanistan 5,632 36.9513 72.318
87 Mir Bachah Kot, Afghanistan 5,516 34.75 69.119
88 Sharan, Afghanistan 2,311 33.1757 68.7305
89 Maydanshakhr, Afghanistan 1,711 34.3956 68.8662
90 Parun, Afghanistan 1,111 35.4206 70.9226

Afghanistan: Kabul

According to Abbreviation Finder, the largest city and capital of the country is Kabul, followed by Kandahar, which is located in the south of Afghanistan. Other larger cities are Herat and Mazar-e Sharif in the north.

The Afghan capital has 4.3 million people (as of January 2020), making it the city with the most inhabitants in the country. Kabul is in the east of Afghanistan. The population is growing steadily. All ministries as well as the parliament and the highest court are also located here. There are many gardens and parks in Kabul. There is also a large airport in Kabul. The Kabul River of the same name flows through the capital.

Neighboring countries of Afghanistan