Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
4.4M
Population
275 km2
Area
15 Mbps
Internet
1,790m
Elevation
UTC+04:30
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Kabul is a capital city in Afghanistan with a population of 4.4M. Internet speeds average 15 Mbps download. The city has 1,690 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Afghanistan
Region
Southern Asia
Population
4.4M
Timezone
UTC+04:30
Elevation
1,790 m
Currency
AFN
Language
Dari
Status
Capital City
GPS
34.53, 69.17
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 15 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
A major city with a population of 4,434,550
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,690 total POIs 6.2 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
101
Cafes
23
Bars
2
Fast Food
25
Shopping
Supermarkets
60
Convenience
23
Shopping Malls
19
Healthcare
Hospitals
88
Clinics
43
Pharmacies
61
Education
Schools
158
Universities
30
Libraries
3
Recreation
Parks
99
Playgrounds
8
Sports
31
Cinemas
3
Museums
4
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
250
Train Stations
9
Fuel Stations
79
Services
Banks
44
ATMs
23
Post Offices
14
Police
9
Fire Stations
97
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
15 Mbps
Download
11 Mbps
Upload
40ms
Latency
22,283
Tests
4,795
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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Best time to visit: Jun - Aug
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18-28 C ideal
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EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Kabul known for?
Kabul is a city in Afghanistan. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Kabul?
Kabul has an average download speed of 15 Mbps and upload speed of 11 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Kabul?
The population of Kabul is approximately 4.4M.
What infrastructure does Kabul have?
Kabul has 1,690 mapped points of interest, including 101 restaurants, 88 hospitals, 158 schools.
What country is Kabul in?
Kabul is located in Afghanistan.