Bāft Population 2026

Bāft has a population of 34,517, making it the #250 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Kerman. It is about 207× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,517

Rank in Iran

#250

Coordinates

29.23°N, 56.60°E

~2,268 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

867 km

538 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kerman

City	Population	Rank in Iran
Kerman	577,514	#11
Sirjan	199,704	#50
Rafsanjān	147,680	#67
Jīroft	130,429	#76
Bam	99,268	#101
Zarand	58,983	#154
Kahnūj	52,624	#178
Shahr-e Bābak	51,620	#180

Cities near Bāft

Sirjan199,704 people · ~93 km away
Māhān19,423 people · ~114 km away
Ḩājjīābād23,309 people · ~123 km away
Kerman577,514 people · ~126 km away
Jīroft130,429 people · ~127 km away
Rafsanjān147,680 people · ~143 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bāft?

Bāft has a population of 34,517 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #250 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Bāft in?

Bāft is located in Kerman, Iran.

Is Bāft the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 867 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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