Major Cities of Nepal

Nepal has numerous cities ranging from the bustling capital Kathmandu to scenic Pokhara and industrial centers like Biratnagar. Explore the major urban centers with interactive maps.

Cities by Population

City District Province Population Elevation
KathmanduKathmanduBagmati1,442,2711,400m
PokharaKaskiGandaki264,991827m
Lalitpur (Patan)LalitpurBagmati284,9221,350m
BharatpurChitwanBagmati280,502208m
BiratnagarMorangKoshi242,54872m
BirgunjParsaMadhesh204,667100m
ButwalRupandehiLumbini191,084205m
JanakpurDhanushaMadhesh173,92476m
DharanSunsariKoshi166,674349m
NepalgunjBankeLumbini163,723150m
HetaudaMakwanpurBagmati151,563330m
DhangadhiKailaliSudurpashchim147,741187m

Featured Cities

Capital

Kathmandu

Nepal's capital and largest city, home to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient temples, and vibrant culture.

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Lake City

Pokhara

Tourist capital of Nepal, gateway to the Annapurna region with stunning lake and mountain views.

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Heritage

Bhaktapur

Ancient Newari city known as the City of Devotees, with the best-preserved durbar square in the valley.

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Industry

Biratnagar

Industrial capital of Nepal and the largest city in eastern Nepal.

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Urban Development in Nepal

Metropolitan Cities

Nepal has six metropolitan cities: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bharatpur, Biratnagar, and Birgunj. These cities serve as major economic, cultural, and administrative centers.

Urbanization Trends

Nepal is experiencing rapid urbanization with the Kathmandu Valley seeing the fastest growth. Other regional centers like Pokhara, Biratnagar, and Bharatpur are also expanding rapidly.