Major Cities in Nepal map & data
There are 14 major cities mapped in Nepal, spread over 7 regions. The most are in Bagmati (3), Province 1 (2) and Gandaki (2). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Kathmandu, Pokhara and Biratnagar.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bagmati | 3 | 21% |
| Province 1 | 2 | 14% |
| Gandaki | 2 | 14% |
| Lumbini | 2 | 14% |
| Karnali | 2 | 14% |
| Sudurpaschim | 2 | 14% |
| Province 2 | 1 | 7.1% |
Notable major cities in Nepal
- KathmanduBagmati · pop. 1467000
- PokharaGandaki · pop. 255465
- BiratnagarProvince 1 · pop. 201125
- DhangarhiSudurpaschim · pop. 101970
- RajbirajProvince 2
- BhairawaLumbini
- JumlaKarnali
- BhimphediBagmati
- BaglungGandaki
- IlamProvince 1
- DandeldhuraSudurpaschim
- NepalganjLumbini
- SallyanKarnali
- RamechhapBagmati
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 Nepal?
This layer holds 14 major cities in Nepal, the most of them in Bagmati. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Nepal?
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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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