Marāgheh Population 2026
Marāgheh has a population of 262,604, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Razavi Khorasan. Roughly 0.3% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
262,604
Rank in Iran
#32
Coordinates
35.83°N, 59.63°E
~1,477 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
741 km
460 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Razavi Khorasan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Mashhad | 2,307,177 | #2 |
| Sabzevar | 243,700 | #37 |
| Neyshābūr | 220,929 | #44 |
| Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh | 125,633 | #78 |
| Qūchān | 111,752 | #90 |
| Kāshmar | 102,282 | #95 |
| Torbat-e Jām | 58,928 | #156 |
| Chenārān | 53,879 | #174 |
Cities near Marāgheh
- Mashhad2,307,177 people · ~52 km away
- Ţorqabeh20,998 people · ~58 km away
- Gorjī-ye Soflá15,163 people · ~62 km away
- Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh125,633 people · ~72 km away
- Neyshābūr220,929 people · ~87 km away
- Chenārān53,879 people · ~102 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Marāgheh?
Marāgheh has a population of 262,604 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Marāgheh in?
Marāgheh is located in Razavi Khorasan, Iran.
Is Marāgheh the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 741 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.