Behbahān Population 2026
Behbahān has a population of 122,604, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Khuzestan. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
122,604
Rank in Iran
#81
Coordinates
30.60°N, 50.24°E
~326 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
577 km
358 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khuzestan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Ahvaz | 841,145 | #8 |
| Khorramshahr | 330,606 | #23 |
| Dezful | 264,709 | #30 |
| Abadan | 231,476 | #42 |
| Bandar-e Māhshahr | 162,797 | #64 |
| Andīmeshk | 135,116 | #72 |
| Īz̄eh | 119,399 | #86 |
| Shūshtar | 101,878 | #96 |
Cities near Behbahān
- Līkak19,857 people · ~36 km away
- Dehdasht57,036 people · ~38 km away
- Charām15,218 people · ~51 km away
- Dogonbadan96,728 people · ~59 km away
- Bandar-e Deylam25,730 people · ~61 km away
- Bandar-e Māhshahr162,797 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Behbahān?
Behbahān has a population of 122,604 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Behbahān in?
Behbahān is located in Khuzestan, Iran.
Is Behbahān the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 577 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.