Mehestan Population 2026
Mehestan has a population of 85,200, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Alborz Province. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 84× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,200
Rank in Iran
#116
Coordinates
35.99°N, 50.75°E
~1,521 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
69 km
43 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alborz Province
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Karaj | 1,448,075 | #4 |
| Naz̧arābād | 213,388 | #46 |
| Kamālshahr | 141,669 | #68 |
| Moḩammad Shahr | 119,418 | #85 |
| Hashtgerd | 55,640 | #168 |
| Eshtehārd | 29,993 | #275 |
| Garmdarreh | 22,726 | #324 |
| Shahrak-e Mohandesī-ye Zerā‘ī | 16,104 | #403 |
Cities near Mehestan
- Hashtgerd55,640 people · ~7 km away
- Naz̧arābād213,388 people · ~13 km away
- Kamālshahr141,669 people · ~18 km away
- Ābyek55,128 people · ~20 km away
- Ābyek60,107 people · ~20 km away
- Karaj1,448,075 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mehestan?
Mehestan has a population of 85,200 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Mehestan in?
Mehestan is located in Alborz Province, Iran.
Is Mehestan the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 69 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.