Panauti̇̄ Population 2026
Panauti̇̄ has a population of 27,602, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇳🇵 Nepal, located in Bagmati Province. Roughly 0.1% of Nepal's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Kathmandu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,602
Rank in Nepal
#31
Coordinates
27.58°N, 85.51°E
~1,455 m elevation · Asia/Kathmandu
Distance to capital (Kathmandu)
23 km
14 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bagmati Province
Cities near Panauti̇̄
FAQ
What is the population of Panauti̇̄?
Panauti̇̄ has a population of 27,602 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Nepal.
What region is Panauti̇̄ in?
Panauti̇̄ is located in Bagmati Province, Nepal.
Is Panauti̇̄ the capital of Nepal?
No, the capital of Nepal is Kathmandu, about 23 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.