Īz̄eh Population 2026
Īz̄eh has a population of 119,399, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Khuzestan. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
119,399
Rank in Iran
#86
Coordinates
31.83°N, 49.87°E
~825 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
453 km
281 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khuzestan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Ahvaz | 841,145 | #8 |
| Khorramshahr | 330,606 | #23 |
| Dezful | 264,709 | #30 |
| Abadan | 231,476 | #42 |
| Bandar-e Māhshahr | 162,797 | #64 |
| Andīmeshk | 135,116 | #72 |
| Behbahān | 122,604 | #81 |
| Shūshtar | 101,878 | #96 |
Cities near Īz̄eh
FAQ
What is the population of Īz̄eh?
Īz̄eh has a population of 119,399 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Īz̄eh in?
Īz̄eh is located in Khuzestan, Iran.
Is Īz̄eh the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 453 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.