Khorramshahr Population 2026
Khorramshahr has a population of 330,606, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Khuzestan. Roughly 0.4% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
330,606
Rank in Iran
#23
Coordinates
30.44°N, 48.18°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
657 km
408 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khuzestan
Cities near Khorramshahr
- Abadan231,476 people · ~16 km away
- Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni78,353 people · ~88 km away
- Bandar-e Māhshahr162,797 people · ~97 km away
- Ahvaz841,145 people · ~109 km away
- Līkak19,857 people · ~189 km away
- Shūshtar101,878 people · ~190 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Khorramshahr?
Khorramshahr has a population of 330,606 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Khorramshahr in?
Khorramshahr is located in Khuzestan, Iran.
Is Khorramshahr the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 657 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.