Ārt Khwājah Population 2026

Ārt Khwājah has a population of 18,623, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇦🇫 Afghanistan, located in Takhar. It is about 238× smaller than Kabul, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ārt Khwājah (capital Kabul shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

18,623

Rank in Afghanistan

#42

Coordinates

37.09°N, 69.48°E

~481 m elevation · Asia/Kabul

Distance to capital (Kabul)

286 km

178 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Takhar

City	Population	Rank in Afghanistan
Taloqan	64,256	#16
Rustāq	25,636	#36

Cities near Ārt Khwājah

Rustāq25,636 people · ~31 km away
Taloqan64,256 people · ~39 km away
Khanabad71,531 people · ~55 km away
Qarāwul24,544 people · ~64 km away
Kunduz161,902 people · ~68 km away
Fayzabad44,421 people · ~98 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ārt Khwājah?

Ārt Khwājah has a population of 18,623 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Afghanistan.

What region is Ārt Khwājah in?

Ārt Khwājah is located in Takhar, Afghanistan.

Is Ārt Khwājah the capital of Afghanistan?

No, the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, about 286 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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