Jam Population 2026
Jam has a population of 31,436, making it the #269 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Bushehr. It is about 228× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,436
Rank in Iran
#269
Coordinates
27.83°N, 52.33°E
~622 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
879 km
546 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bushehr
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Bushehr | 165,377 | #61 |
| Borāzjān | 110,567 | #91 |
| Bandar-e Kangān | 60,187 | #148 |
| Bandar-e Genāveh | 52,750 | #177 |
| Makū | 46,581 | #203 |
| Khūrmūj | 40,722 | #224 |
| Bandar-e Deylam | 25,730 | #304 |
| Bandar-e Deyr | 24,083 | #317 |
Cities near Jam
- Makū46,581 people · ~10 km away
- Bandar-e Kangān60,187 people · ~26 km away
- Bandar-e Deyr24,083 people · ~38 km away
- Nakhl-e Taqī18,837 people · ~45 km away
- Pārsiān18,045 people · ~98 km away
- Lamerd29,380 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jam?
Jam has a population of 31,436 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #269 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Jam in?
Jam is located in Bushehr, Iran.
Is Jam the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 879 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.