Qazvin Population 2026
Qazvin has a population of 333,635, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Qazvin Province. Roughly 0.4% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
333,635
Rank in Iran
#22
Coordinates
36.27°N, 50.00°E
~1,300 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
143 km
89 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Qazvin Province
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Moḩammadīyeh | 90,513 | #110 |
| Alvand | 90,000 | #111 |
| Tākestān | 71,499 | #131 |
| Ābyek | 60,107 | #149 |
| Eqbālīyeh | 55,066 | #170 |
| Maḩmūdābād Nemūneh | 21,982 | #327 |
| Sharīfābād | 20,347 | #347 |
| Bīdestān | 18,060 | #383 |
Cities near Qazvin
- Eqbālīyeh55,066 people · ~8 km away
- Maḩmūdābād Nemūneh21,982 people · ~9 km away
- Alvand90,000 people · ~10 km away
- Bīdestān18,060 people · ~12 km away
- Sharīfābād20,347 people · ~15 km away
- Moḩammadīyeh90,513 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qazvin?
Qazvin has a population of 333,635 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Qazvin in?
Qazvin is located in Qazvin Province, Iran.
Is Qazvin the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 143 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.