Orūmīyeh Population 2026
Orūmīyeh has a population of 577,307, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in West Azerbaijan. Roughly 0.6% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
577,307
Rank in Iran
#12
Coordinates
37.55°N, 45.08°E
~1,350 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
603 km
374 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Azerbaijan
Cities near Orūmīyeh
- Oshnavīyeh50,661 people · ~57 km away
- Naqadeh81,598 people · ~72 km away
- Salmās81,606 people · ~77 km away
- Āz̄arshahr44,887 people · ~83 km away
- Bonāb80,359 people · ~90 km away
- Piranshahr168,393 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Orūmīyeh?
Orūmīyeh has a population of 577,307 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Orūmīyeh in?
Orūmīyeh is located in West Azerbaijan, Iran.
Is Orūmīyeh the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 603 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.