Gorgān Population 2026
Gorgān has a population of 244,937, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Golestan. Roughly 0.3% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
244,937
Rank in Iran
#36
Coordinates
36.84°N, 54.44°E
~140 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
300 km
186 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Golestan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mīnūdasht | 30,085 | #274 |
Cities near Gorgān
- Āq Qalā35,116 people · ~19 km away
- Kord Kūy39,881 people · ~30 km away
- Bandar-e Torkaman53,970 people · ~34 km away
- 'Alī Ābād-e Katūl52,838 people · ~38 km away
- Shahrud165,000 people · ~67 km away
- Āzādshahr47,590 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gorgān?
Gorgān has a population of 244,937 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Gorgān in?
Gorgān is located in Golestan, Iran.
Is Gorgān the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 300 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.