Kangāvar Population 2026

Kangāvar has a population of 51,352, making it the #183 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Kermanshah Province. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 139× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Kangāvar (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
51,352
Rank in Iran
#183
Coordinates
34.50°N, 47.97°E
~1,476 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
341 km
212 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kermanshah Province

CityPopulationRank in Iran
Kermanshah621,100#9
Eslāmābād-e Gharb90,559#109
Harsīn57,647#159
Javānrūd54,354#171
Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb45,481#208
Sonqor44,256#214
Şaḩneh35,508#247
Pāveh25,771#303

Cities near Kangāvar

FAQ

What is the population of Kangāvar?
Kangāvar has a population of 51,352 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #183 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Kangāvar in?
Kangāvar is located in Kermanshah Province, Iran.
Is Kangāvar the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 341 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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