Jīroft Population 2026

Jīroft has a population of 130,429, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Kerman. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

TehranJīroft
Location of Jīroft (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
130,429
Rank in Iran
#76
Coordinates
28.68°N, 57.74°E
~680 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
980 km
609 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kerman

CityPopulationRank in Iran
Kerman577,514#11
Sirjan199,704#50
Rafsanjān147,680#67
Bam99,268#101
Zarand58,983#154
Kahnūj52,624#178
Shahr-e Bābak51,620#180
Rāvar40,167#226

Cities near Jīroft

  • Bam99,268 people · ~77 km away
  • Kahnūj52,624 people · ~82 km away
  • Bāft34,517 people · ~127 km away
  • Rūdān36,121 people · ~148 km away
  • Māhān19,423 people · ~160 km away
  • Mīnāb73,170 people · ~184 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jīroft?
Jīroft has a population of 130,429 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Jīroft in?
Jīroft is located in Kerman, Iran.
Is Jīroft the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 980 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.

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