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.
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
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Kermanshah | 621,100 | #9 |
| Eslāmābād-e Gharb | 90,559 | #109 |
| Harsīn | 57,647 | #159 |
| Javānrūd | 54,354 | #171 |
| Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb | 45,481 | #208 |
| Sonqor | 44,256 | #214 |
| Şaḩneh | 35,508 | #247 |
| Pāveh | 25,771 | #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.