Isfahan Population 2026
Isfahan has a population of 1,547,164, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Isfahan. Roughly 1.7% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 4.6× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,547,164
Rank in Iran
#3
Coordinates
32.65°N, 51.67°E
~1,578 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
339 km
211 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Isfahan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Kashan | 304,487 | #27 |
| Kāshān | 304,487 | #28 |
| Khomeynī Shahr | 277,334 | #29 |
| Najafābād | 235,281 | #41 |
| Shāhīn Shahr | 173,329 | #57 |
| Shahreẕā | 134,952 | #73 |
| Bahārestān | 106,433 | #93 |
| Fūlād Shahr | 88,426 | #114 |
Cities near Isfahan
- Khomeynī Shahr277,334 people · ~13 km away
- Bahārestān106,433 people · ~20 km away
- Shāhīn Shahr173,329 people · ~26 km away
- Najafābād235,281 people · ~29 km away
- Fūlād Shahr88,426 people · ~32 km away
- Mobārakeh69,449 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Isfahan?
Isfahan has a population of 1,547,164 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Isfahan in?
Isfahan is located in Isfahan, Iran.
Is Isfahan the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 339 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.