Aleshtar Population 2026

Aleshtar has a population of 27,701, making it the #291 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Lorestan Province. It is about 258× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

Location of Aleshtar (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

27,701

Rank in Iran

#291

Coordinates

33.86°N, 48.26°E

~1,614 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

353 km

219 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lorestan Province

City	Population	Rank in Iran
Khorramabad	329,825	#24
Borūjerd	251,958	#34
Dorūd	121,638	#84
Alīgūdarz	89,268	#112
Kūhdasht	89,091	#113
Nūrābād	65,547	#139
Aznā	47,489	#198
Aznā	47,482	#199

Cities near Aleshtar

Nūrābād65,547 people · ~35 km away
Nahāvand76,250 people · ~38 km away
Khorramabad329,825 people · ~43 km away
Borūjerd251,958 people · ~45 km away
Aznā47,482 people · ~68 km away
Kūhdasht89,091 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Aleshtar?

Aleshtar has a population of 27,701 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #291 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Aleshtar in?

Aleshtar is located in Lorestan Province, Iran.

Is Aleshtar the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 353 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.

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