Kashan Population 2026
Kashan has a population of 304,487, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Isfahan. Roughly 0.3% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
304,487
Rank in Iran
#27
Coordinates
33.98°N, 51.43°E
~942 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
190 km
118 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Isfahan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Isfahan | 1,547,164 | #3 |
| Kāshān | 304,487 | #28 |
| Khomeynī Shahr | 277,334 | #29 |
| Najafābād | 235,281 | #41 |
| Shāhīn Shahr | 173,329 | #57 |
| Shahreẕā | 134,952 | #73 |
| Bahārestān | 106,433 | #93 |
| Fūlād Shahr | 88,426 | #114 |
Cities near Kashan
- Kāshān304,487 people · ~2 km away
- Delījān33,508 people · ~69 km away
- Shahrak-e Pardīsān100,000 people · ~86 km away
- Qom900,000 people · ~89 km away
- Maḩallāt43,245 people · ~90 km away
- Shāhīn Shahr173,329 people · ~126 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kashan?
Kashan has a population of 304,487 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Kashan in?
Kashan is located in Isfahan, Iran.
Is Kashan the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 190 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.