Makū Population 2026
Makū has a population of 46,581, making it the #203 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Bushehr. It is about 154× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,581
Rank in Iran
#203
Coordinates
27.85°N, 52.42°E
~428 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
878 km
545 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bushehr
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Bushehr | 165,377 | #61 |
| Borāzjān | 110,567 | #91 |
| Bandar-e Kangān | 60,187 | #148 |
| Bandar-e Genāveh | 52,750 | #177 |
| Khūrmūj | 40,722 | #224 |
| Jam | 31,436 | #269 |
| Bandar-e Deylam | 25,730 | #304 |
| Bandar-e Deyr | 24,083 | #317 |
Cities near Makū
- Jam31,436 people · ~10 km away
- Bandar-e Kangān60,187 people · ~35 km away
- Nakhl-e Taqī18,837 people · ~42 km away
- Bandar-e Deyr24,083 people · ~48 km away
- Pārsiān18,045 people · ~93 km away
- Lamerd29,380 people · ~94 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Makū?
Makū has a population of 46,581 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #203 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Makū in?
Makū is located in Bushehr, Iran.
Is Makū the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 878 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.