Bandar Abbas Population 2026
Bandar Abbas has a population of 352,173, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Hormozgan. Roughly 0.4% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
352,173
Rank in Iran
#20
Coordinates
27.19°N, 56.28°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
1,052 km
653 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hormozgan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Mīnāb | 73,170 | #130 |
| Kīsh | 39,853 | #230 |
| Rūdān | 36,121 | #244 |
| Bandar-e Lengeh | 30,435 | #273 |
| Qeshm | 25,000 | #312 |
| Ḩājjīābād | 23,309 | #320 |
| Bandar-e Kong | 19,213 | #365 |
| Pārsiān | 18,045 | #384 |
Cities near Bandar Abbas
- Qeshm25,000 people · ~26 km away
- Mīnāb73,170 people · ~80 km away
- Rūdān36,121 people · ~94 km away
- Ḩājjīābād23,309 people · ~130 km away
- Bandar-e Kong19,213 people · ~148 km away
- Bandar-e Lengeh30,435 people · ~155 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bandar Abbas?
Bandar Abbas has a population of 352,173 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Bandar Abbas in?
Bandar Abbas is located in Hormozgan, Iran.
Is Bandar Abbas the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 1,052 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.