Malāyer Population 2026
Malāyer has a population of 170,237, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Hamadan Province. Roughly 0.2% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
170,237
Rank in Iran
#58
Coordinates
34.30°N, 48.82°E
~1,760 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
283 km
176 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hamadan Province
Cities near Malāyer
FAQ
What is the population of Malāyer?
Malāyer has a population of 170,237 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Malāyer in?
Malāyer is located in Hamadan Province, Iran.
Is Malāyer the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 283 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.