Nekā Population 2026

Nekā has a population of 60,991, making it the #147 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Māzandarān. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

Location of Nekā (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

60,991

Rank in Iran

#147

Coordinates

36.65°N, 53.30°E

~50 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

199 km

124 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Māzandarān

City	Population	Rank in Iran
Sari	255,396	#33
Āmol	237,528	#39
Qā’em Shahr	204,953	#47
Bābol	202,796	#48
Behshahr	94,702	#107
Chālūs	65,196	#143
Bābolsar	48,051	#195
Nowshahr	40,000	#228

Cities near Nekā

Behshahr94,702 people · ~23 km away
Sari255,396 people · ~23 km away
Qā’em Shahr204,953 people · ~44 km away
Bābol202,796 people · ~56 km away
Bābolsar48,051 people · ~58 km away
Kord Kūy39,881 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nekā?

Nekā has a population of 60,991 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #147 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Nekā in?

Nekā is located in Māzandarān, Iran.

Is Nekā the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 199 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.

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