Major Cities in Afghanistan map & data
There are 29 major cities mapped in Afghanistan, spread over 28 regions. The most are in Parwan (2), Kandahar (1) and Zabul (1). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Kabul, Kandahar and Qalat.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Parwan | 2 | 6.9% |
| Kandahar | 1 | 3.4% |
| Zabul | 1 | 3.4% |
| Uruzgan | 1 | 3.4% |
| Ghanzi | 1 | 3.4% |
| Paktika | 1 | 3.4% |
| Paktia | 1 | 3.4% |
| Logar | 1 | 3.4% |
| Wardak | 1 | 3.4% |
| Kabul | 1 | 3.4% |
| Nangarhar | 1 | 3.4% |
| Laghman | 1 | 3.4% |
| Kunar | 1 | 3.4% |
| Baghlan | 1 | 3.4% |
| Bamyan | 1 | 3.4% |
| Samangan | 1 | 3.4% |
| Kunduz | 1 | 3.4% |
| Takhar | 1 | 3.4% |
| Balkh | 1 | 3.4% |
| Jowzjan | 1 | 3.4% |
| Faryab | 1 | 3.4% |
| Badghis | 1 | 3.4% |
| Ghor | 1 | 3.4% |
| Herat | 1 | 3.4% |
| Farah | 1 | 3.4% |
| Nimruz | 1 | 3.4% |
| Helmand | 1 | 3.4% |
| Badakhshan | 1 | 3.4% |
Notable major cities in Afghanistan
- KabulKabul · pop. 4136000
- KandaharKandahar
- QalatZabul
- Tarin KowtUruzgan
- GhazniGhanzi
- Zareh SharanPaktika
- GardezPaktia
- Baraki BarakLogar
- Mayda ShahrWardak
- JalabadNangarhar
- Mehtar LamLaghman
- CharikarParwan
- AsadabadKunar
- BaghlanBaghlan
- BamianBamyan
- AybakSamangan
- KonduzKunduz
- TaloqanTakhar
- Mazar-E SharifBalkh
- SheberghanJowzjan
- MeymanehFaryab
- Qal eh-yeBadghis
- ChaghcharanGhor
- HeratHerat
- FarahFarah
- ZaranjNimruz
- Lashkar GahHelmand
- FeyzabadBadakhshan
- Mahmud-E EraqiParwan
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Afghanistan?
This layer holds 29 major cities in Afghanistan, the most of them in Parwan. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Afghanistan?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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