Gālīkesh Population 2026
Gālīkesh has a population of 23,394, making it the #319 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Golestan. It is about 306× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,394
Rank in Iran
#319
Coordinates
37.27°N, 55.43°E
~195 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
399 km
248 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Golestan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Gorgān | 244,937 | #36 |
| Gonbad-e Kāvūs | 151,910 | #65 |
| Bandar-e Torkaman | 53,970 | #173 |
| 'Alī Ābād-e Katūl | 52,838 | #176 |
| Āzādshahr | 47,590 | #196 |
| Kord Kūy | 39,881 | #229 |
| Āq Qalā | 35,116 | #248 |
| Kalāleh | 33,700 | #257 |
Cities near Gālīkesh
- Mīnūdasht30,085 people · ~7 km away
- Kalāleh33,700 people · ~13 km away
- Gonbad-e Kāvūs151,910 people · ~24 km away
- Āzādshahr47,590 people · ~31 km away
- 'Alī Ābād-e Katūl52,838 people · ~64 km away
- Jājarm19,580 people · ~91 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gālīkesh?
Gālīkesh has a population of 23,394 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #319 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Gālīkesh in?
Gālīkesh is located in Golestan, Iran.
Is Gālīkesh the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 399 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.