Moḩammad Shahr Population 2026
Moḩammad Shahr has a population of 119,418, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Alborz Province. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
119,418
Rank in Iran
#85
Coordinates
35.76°N, 50.92°E
~1,238 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
46 km
29 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 |
| Mehestan | 85,200 | #116 |
| Hashtgerd | 55,640 | #168 |
| Eshtehārd | 29,993 | #275 |
| Garmdarreh | 22,726 | #324 |
| Shahrak-e Mohandesī-ye Zerā‘ī | 16,104 | #403 |
Cities near Moḩammad Shahr
- Shahrak-e Mohandesī-ye Zerā‘ī16,104 people · ~4 km away
- Fardīs181,174 people · ~7 km away
- Ṣafādasht32,476 people · ~10 km away
- Karaj1,448,075 people · ~10 km away
- Kamālshahr141,669 people · ~12 km away
- Garmdarreh22,726 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Moḩammad Shahr?
Moḩammad Shahr has a population of 119,418 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Moḩammad Shahr in?
Moḩammad Shahr is located in Alborz Province, Iran.
Is Moḩammad Shahr the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 46 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.