Esfarāyen Population 2026
Esfarāyen has a population of 59,490, making it the #151 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in North Khorasan. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 120× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,490
Rank in Iran
#151
Coordinates
37.08°N, 57.51°E
~1,253 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
566 km
351 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Khorasan
Cities near Esfarāyen
FAQ
What is the population of Esfarāyen?
Esfarāyen has a population of 59,490 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #151 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Esfarāyen in?
Esfarāyen is located in North Khorasan, Iran.
Is Esfarāyen the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 566 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.