Mahājerān Population 2026

Mahājerān has a population of 20,346, making it the #348 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Markazi. It is about 352× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,346

Rank in Iran

#348

Coordinates

34.05°N, 49.43°E

~1,919 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

257 km

160 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
Karahrūd	29,721	#278
Māmūnīyeh	21,814	#330

Cities near Mahājerān

Shāzand21,181 people · ~14 km away
Karahrūd29,721 people · ~19 km away
Arāk503,647 people · ~25 km away
Malāyer170,237 people · ~63 km away
Borūjerd251,958 people · ~65 km away
Aznā47,489 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mahājerān?

Mahājerān has a population of 20,346 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #348 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Mahājerān in?

Mahājerān is located in Markazi, Iran.

Is Mahājerān the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 257 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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