Bushehr Population 2026
Bushehr has a population of 165,377, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Bushehr. Roughly 0.2% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
165,377
Rank in Iran
#61
Coordinates
28.97°N, 50.84°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
750 km
466 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bushehr
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Borāzjān | 110,567 | #91 |
| Bandar-e Kangān | 60,187 | #148 |
| Bandar-e Genāveh | 52,750 | #177 |
| Makū | 46,581 | #203 |
| Khūrmūj | 40,722 | #224 |
| Jam | 31,436 | #269 |
| Bandar-e Deylam | 25,730 | #304 |
| Bandar-e Deyr | 24,083 | #317 |
Cities near Bushehr
- ‘Ālī Shahr23,178 people · ~23 km away
- Āb Pakhsh18,913 people · ~49 km away
- Borāzjān110,567 people · ~50 km away
- Khūrmūj40,722 people · ~63 km away
- Bandar-e Genāveh52,750 people · ~75 km away
- Kāzerūn96,683 people · ~107 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bushehr?
Bushehr has a population of 165,377 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Bushehr in?
Bushehr is located in Bushehr, Iran.
Is Bushehr the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 750 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.