Bonāb Population 2026

Bonāb has a population of 80,359, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in East Azerbaijan. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 89× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

80,359

Rank in Iran

#122

Coordinates

37.34°N, 46.06°E

~1,288 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

513 km

319 miles, straight line

Other big cities in East Azerbaijan

City	Population	Rank in Iran
Tabriz	1,424,641	#5
Marāgheh	262,604	#31
Mīāneh	182,848	#55
Marand	124,191	#80
Ahar	100,641	#98
Sahand	82,494	#119
Sarāb	45,031	#211
Āz̄arshahr	44,887	#212

Cities near Bonāb

Marāgheh262,604 people · ~17 km away
Mīāndoāb134,425 people · ~42 km away
Āz̄arshahr44,887 people · ~47 km away
Sahand82,494 people · ~68 km away
Mahābād168,393 people · ~71 km away
Naqadeh81,598 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bonāb?

Bonāb has a population of 80,359 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Bonāb in?

Bonāb is located in East Azerbaijan, Iran.

Is Bonāb the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 513 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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