Mahābād Population 2026
Mahābād has a population of 168,393, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in West Azerbaijan. Roughly 0.2% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
168,393
Rank in Iran
#60
Coordinates
36.76°N, 45.72°E
~1,324 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
525 km
326 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Azerbaijan
Cities near Mahābād
- Naqadeh81,598 people · ~37 km away
- Mīāndoāb134,425 people · ~41 km away
- Būkān193,501 people · ~51 km away
- Piranshahr168,393 people · ~52 km away
- Oshnavīyeh50,661 people · ~63 km away
- Bonāb80,359 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mahābād?
Mahābād has a population of 168,393 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Mahābād in?
Mahābād is located in West Azerbaijan, Iran.
Is Mahābād the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 525 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.