Āq Qalā Population 2026
Āq Qalā has a population of 35,116, making it the #248 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Golestan. It is about 204× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,116
Rank in Iran
#248
Coordinates
37.01°N, 54.46°E
~-13 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
309 km
192 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Golestan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Gorgān | 244,937 | #36 |
| Gonbad-e Kāvūs | 151,910 | #65 |
| Bandar-e Torkaman | 53,970 | #173 |
| 'Alī Ābād-e Katūl | 52,838 | #176 |
| Āzādshahr | 47,590 | #196 |
| Kord Kūy | 39,881 | #229 |
| Kalāleh | 33,700 | #257 |
| Mīnūdasht | 30,085 | #274 |
Cities near Āq Qalā
- Gorgān244,937 people · ~19 km away
- Bandar-e Torkaman53,970 people · ~36 km away
- 'Alī Ābād-e Katūl52,838 people · ~38 km away
- Kord Kūy39,881 people · ~39 km away
- Āzādshahr47,590 people · ~64 km away
- Gonbad-e Kāvūs151,910 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Āq Qalā?
Āq Qalā has a population of 35,116 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #248 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Āq Qalā in?
Āq Qalā is located in Golestan, Iran.
Is Āq Qalā the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 309 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.