Qods Population 2026
Qods has a population of 309,605, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Tehran. Roughly 0.3% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
309,605
Rank in Iran
#26
Coordinates
35.72°N, 51.11°E
~1,181 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
28 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tehran
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Tehran | 7,153,309 | #1 |
| Eslamshahr | 450,000 | #17 |
| Shahrīār | 309,607 | #25 |
| Qarchak | 251,834 | #35 |
| Golestān | 240,000 | #38 |
| Pākdasht | 236,319 | #40 |
| Varāmīn | 225,628 | #43 |
| Nasimshahr | 200,393 | #49 |
Cities near Qods
- Garmdarreh22,726 people · ~5 km away
- Shahrīār309,607 people · ~8 km away
- Sa‘īdābād16,212 people · ~9 km away
- Fardīs181,174 people · ~11 km away
- Shahrak-e Mohandesī-ye Zerā‘ī16,104 people · ~15 km away
- Karaj1,448,075 people · ~16 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qods?
Qods has a population of 309,605 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Qods in?
Qods is located in Tehran, Iran.
Is Qods the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 28 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.