Ahvaz Population 2026
Ahvaz has a population of 841,145, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Khuzestan. Roughly 0.9% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 8.5× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
841,145
Rank in Iran
#8
Coordinates
31.32°N, 48.68°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
549 km
341 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khuzestan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Khorramshahr | 330,606 | #23 |
| Dezful | 264,709 | #30 |
| Abadan | 231,476 | #42 |
| Bandar-e Māhshahr | 162,797 | #64 |
| Andīmeshk | 135,116 | #72 |
| Behbahān | 122,604 | #81 |
| Īz̄eh | 119,399 | #86 |
| Shūshtar | 101,878 | #96 |
Cities near Ahvaz
- Shūshtar101,878 people · ~83 km away
- Masjed Soleymān100,497 people · ~90 km away
- Bandar-e Māhshahr162,797 people · ~97 km away
- Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni78,353 people · ~106 km away
- Khorramshahr330,606 people · ~109 km away
- Abadan231,476 people · ~115 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ahvaz?
Ahvaz has a population of 841,145 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Ahvaz in?
Ahvaz is located in Khuzestan, Iran.
Is Ahvaz the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 549 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.