Karahrūd Population 2026

Karahrūd has a population of 29,721, making it the #278 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Markazi. It is about 241× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

Location of Karahrūd (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

29,721

Rank in Iran

#278

Coordinates

34.06°N, 49.64°E

~1,810 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

243 km

151 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Markazi

City	Population	Rank in Iran
Arāk	503,647	#15
Sāveh	220,762	#45
Khomeyn	77,425	#125
Ābyek	55,128	#169
Maḩallāt	43,245	#219
Delījān	33,508	#259
Māmūnīyeh	21,814	#330
Shāzand	21,181	#340

Cities near Karahrūd

Arāk503,647 people · ~6 km away
Mahājerān20,346 people · ~19 km away
Shāzand21,181 people · ~26 km away
Khomeyn77,425 people · ~62 km away
Aznā47,489 people · ~69 km away
Alīgūdarz89,268 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Karahrūd?

Karahrūd has a population of 29,721 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #278 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Karahrūd in?

Karahrūd is located in Markazi, Iran.

Is Karahrūd the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 243 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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