Updated Jan 27, 2026
KEY STATS
4.4M
Population
15 Mbps
Internet
KBL (6km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. It is within the jurisdiction of Kabul District and has an estimated population of 5,333,284 people. Located in the eastern half of the country, forming part of the Kabul Province, the city is administratively divided into five zones and 22 municipal districts. Mawlawi Abdul Rashid is the cur...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Afghanistan
Region
Southern Asia
Population
4.4M
Currency
AFN
Language
Dari
Status
Capital City
Airport
KBL
GPS
34.53, 69.17
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 15 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Travel
KBL airport just 6 km from the city center
A major city with a population of 4,434,550
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,690 total POIs
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
Fuel Stations
79
Services
Banks
44
ATMs
23
Post Offices
14
Police
9
Fire Stations
1
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
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
1°
J
3°
F
7°
M
13°
A
18°
M
23°
J
24°
J
23°
A
18°
S
13°
O
7°
N
3°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 12.6 C Range: 1.1 - 24.1 C Rain: 420 mm/year Sunshine: 3,626 h/year
CITY SCORES
95.2
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
63.6
Overall
AIRPORT
KBL
Kabul International Airport
6 km from center
Very close — ~9 min ride
FUN FACTS
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan.
It is within the jurisdiction of Kabul District and has an estimated population of 5,333,284 people.
It is located high in a narrow valley in the Hindu Kush mountain range, and is bounded by the Kabul River.
At an altitude of 1,791 m (5,876 ft) above sea level, it is one of the highest capital cities in the world.
The center of the city contains its oldest neighborhoods, including the areas of Bala Hisar, Deh Afghanan and Murad Khani.
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 weather like in Kabul?
Kabul has an average year-round temperature of approximately 12.6 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Kabul?
Kabul is served by KBL (Kabul International Airport), approximately 6 km from the city center.
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.
