Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni Population 2026

Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni has a population of 78,353, making it the #124 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Khuzestan. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 91× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

TehranBandar-e Emam Khomeyni
Location of Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
78,353
Rank in Iran
#124
Coordinates
30.44°N, 49.10°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
623 km
387 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Khuzestan

CityPopulationRank in Iran
Ahvaz841,145#8
Khorramshahr330,606#23
Dezful264,709#30
Abadan231,476#42
Bandar-e Māhshahr162,797#64
Andīmeshk135,116#72
Behbahān122,604#81
Īz̄eh119,399#86

Cities near Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni

FAQ

What is the population of Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni?
Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni has a population of 78,353 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #124 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni in?
Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni is located in Khuzestan, Iran.
Is Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 623 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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