Golestān Population 2026
Golestān has a population of 240,000, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Tehran. Roughly 0.3% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
240,000
Rank in Iran
#38
Coordinates
35.52°N, 51.18°E
~1,042 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
29 km
18 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tehran
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Tehran | 7,153,309 | #1 |
| Eslamshahr | 450,000 | #17 |
| Shahrīār | 309,607 | #25 |
| Qods | 309,605 | #26 |
| Qarchak | 251,834 | #35 |
| Pākdasht | 236,319 | #40 |
| Varāmīn | 225,628 | #43 |
| Nasimshahr | 200,393 | #49 |
Cities near Golestān
- Nasirshahr28,644 people · ~5 km away
- Nasimshahr200,393 people · ~6 km away
- Eslamshahr450,000 people · ~6 km away
- Sa‘īdābād16,212 people · ~17 km away
- Shahrīār309,607 people · ~19 km away
- Qods309,605 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Golestān?
Golestān has a population of 240,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Golestān in?
Golestān is located in Tehran, Iran.
Is Golestān the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 29 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.