Dezful Population 2026
Dezful has a population of 264,709, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Khuzestan. Roughly 0.3% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
264,709
Rank in Iran
#30
Coordinates
32.38°N, 48.41°E
~143 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
461 km
286 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khuzestan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Ahvaz | 841,145 | #8 |
| Khorramshahr | 330,606 | #23 |
| Abadan | 231,476 | #42 |
| Bandar-e Māhshahr | 162,797 | #64 |
| Andīmeshk | 135,116 | #72 |
| Behbahān | 122,604 | #81 |
| Īz̄eh | 119,399 | #86 |
| Shūshtar | 101,878 | #96 |
Cities near Dezful
- Andīmeshk135,116 people · ~10 km away
- Shūshtar101,878 people · ~56 km away
- Masjed Soleymān100,497 people · ~98 km away
- Poldokhtar26,352 people · ~108 km away
- Dehlorān46,002 people · ~112 km away
- Ābdānān23,946 people · ~115 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dezful?
Dezful has a population of 264,709 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Dezful in?
Dezful is located in Khuzestan, Iran.
Is Dezful the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 461 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.