Bandar-e Māhshahr Population 2026
Bandar-e Māhshahr has a population of 162,797, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Khuzestan. Roughly 0.2% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
162,797
Rank in Iran
#64
Coordinates
30.56°N, 49.19°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
608 km
378 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khuzestan
Cities near Bandar-e Māhshahr
- Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni78,353 people · ~16 km away
- Abadan231,476 people · ~88 km away
- Līkak19,857 people · ~94 km away
- Khorramshahr330,606 people · ~97 km away
- Ahvaz841,145 people · ~97 km away
- Behbahān122,604 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bandar-e Māhshahr?
Bandar-e Māhshahr has a population of 162,797 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Bandar-e Māhshahr in?
Bandar-e Māhshahr is located in Khuzestan, Iran.
Is Bandar-e Māhshahr the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 608 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.