Qā’en Population 2026
Qā’en has a population of 40,157, making it the #227 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in South Khorasan Province. It is about 178× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,157
Rank in Iran
#227
Coordinates
33.73°N, 59.18°E
~1,447 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
742 km
461 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Khorasan Province
Cities near Qā’en
FAQ
What is the population of Qā’en?
Qā’en has a population of 40,157 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #227 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Qā’en in?
Qā’en is located in South Khorasan Province, Iran.
Is Qā’en the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 742 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.