Nīkshahr Population 2026

Nīkshahr has a population of 17,000, making it the #397 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Sistan and Baluchestan. It is about 421× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,000

Rank in Iran

#397

Coordinates

26.23°N, 60.21°E

~466 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

1,345 km

835 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sistan and Baluchestan

City	Population	Rank in Iran
Zahedan	551,980	#13
Iranshahr	131,232	#75
Zābol	121,989	#83
Khāsh	69,603	#134
Sarāvān	60,014	#150
Chabahar	47,287	#200
Konārak	43,258	#218
Qaşr-e Qand	37,722	#232

Cities near Nīkshahr

Qaşr-e Qand37,722 people · ~54 km away
Konārak43,258 people · ~98 km away
Chabahar47,287 people · ~112 km away
Iranshahr131,232 people · ~118 km away
Khāsh69,603 people · ~243 km away
Sarāvān60,014 people · ~246 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nīkshahr?

Nīkshahr has a population of 17,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #397 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Nīkshahr in?

Nīkshahr is located in Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran.

Is Nīkshahr the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 1,345 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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