Najafābād Population 2026
Najafābād has a population of 235,281, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Isfahan. Roughly 0.3% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
235,281
Rank in Iran
#41
Coordinates
32.63°N, 51.37°E
~1,648 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
340 km
211 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Isfahan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Isfahan | 1,547,164 | #3 |
| Kashan | 304,487 | #27 |
| Kāshān | 304,487 | #28 |
| Khomeynī Shahr | 277,334 | #29 |
| Shāhīn Shahr | 173,329 | #57 |
| Shahreẕā | 134,952 | #73 |
| Bahārestān | 106,433 | #93 |
| Fūlād Shahr | 88,426 | #114 |
Cities near Najafābād
- Fūlād Shahr88,426 people · ~17 km away
- Khomeynī Shahr277,334 people · ~17 km away
- Isfahan1,547,164 people · ~29 km away
- Shāhīn Shahr173,329 people · ~30 km away
- Mobārakeh69,449 people · ~35 km away
- Bahārestān106,433 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Najafābād?
Najafābād has a population of 235,281 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Najafābād in?
Najafābād is located in Isfahan, Iran.
Is Najafābād the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 340 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.