Māhān Population 2026

Māhān has a population of 19,423, making it the #362 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Kerman. It is about 368× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,423

Rank in Iran

#362

Coordinates

30.06°N, 57.29°E

~1,909 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

832 km

517 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kerman

City	Population	Rank in Iran
Kerman	577,514	#11
Sirjan	199,704	#50
Rafsanjān	147,680	#67
Jīroft	130,429	#76
Bam	99,268	#101
Zarand	58,983	#154
Kahnūj	52,624	#178
Shahr-e Bābak	51,620	#180

Cities near Māhān

Kerman577,514 people · ~32 km away
Zarand58,983 people · ~109 km away
Bāft34,517 people · ~114 km away
Rafsanjān147,680 people · ~131 km away
Rāvar40,167 people · ~142 km away
Bam99,268 people · ~148 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Māhān?

Māhān has a population of 19,423 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #362 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Māhān in?

Māhān is located in Kerman, Iran.

Is Māhān the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 832 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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