Abadan Population 2026
Abadan has a population of 231,476, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Khuzestan. Roughly 0.2% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
231,476
Rank in Iran
#42
Coordinates
30.34°N, 48.30°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
663 km
412 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khuzestan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Ahvaz | 841,145 | #8 |
| Khorramshahr | 330,606 | #23 |
| Dezful | 264,709 | #30 |
| Bandar-e Māhshahr | 162,797 | #64 |
| Andīmeshk | 135,116 | #72 |
| Behbahān | 122,604 | #81 |
| Īz̄eh | 119,399 | #86 |
| Shūshtar | 101,878 | #96 |
Cities near Abadan
- Khorramshahr330,606 people · ~16 km away
- Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni78,353 people · ~77 km away
- Bandar-e Māhshahr162,797 people · ~88 km away
- Ahvaz841,145 people · ~115 km away
- Bandar-e Deylam25,730 people · ~181 km away
- Līkak19,857 people · ~182 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Abadan?
Abadan has a population of 231,476 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Abadan in?
Abadan is located in Khuzestan, Iran.
Is Abadan the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 663 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.