Kerman Population 2026

Kerman has a population of 577,514, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Kerman. Roughly 0.6% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Kerman (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
577,514
Rank in Iran
#11
Coordinates
30.28°N, 57.08°E
~1,760 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
800 km
497 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kerman

CityPopulationRank in Iran
Sirjan199,704#50
Rafsanjān147,680#67
Jīroft130,429#76
Bam99,268#101
Zarand58,983#154
Kahnūj52,624#178
Shahr-e Bābak51,620#180
Rāvar40,167#226

Cities near Kerman

  • Māhān19,423 people · ~32 km away
  • Zarand58,983 people · ~77 km away
  • Rafsanjān147,680 people · ~105 km away
  • Rāvar40,167 people · ~112 km away
  • Bāft34,517 people · ~126 km away
  • Sirjan199,704 people · ~163 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kerman?
Kerman has a population of 577,514 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Kerman in?
Kerman is located in Kerman, Iran.
Is Kerman the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 800 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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