Abhar Population 2026
Abhar has a population of 69,889, making it the #133 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Zanjan. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
69,889
Rank in Iran
#133
Coordinates
36.15°N, 49.22°E
~1,541 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
205 km
127 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zanjan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Zanjan | 357,471 | #19 |
| Khorramdarreh | 50,528 | #186 |
| Qīdar | 34,921 | #249 |
Cities near Abhar
- Khorramdarreh50,528 people · ~7 km away
- Tākestān71,499 people · ~44 km away
- Qīdar34,921 people · ~56 km away
- Shāl15,290 people · ~57 km away
- Maḩmūdābād Nemūneh21,982 people · ~63 km away
- Eqbālīyeh55,066 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Abhar?
Abhar has a population of 69,889 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #133 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Abhar in?
Abhar is located in Zanjan, Iran.
Is Abhar the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 205 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.