Rasht Population 2026
Rasht has a population of 594,590, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Gilan Province. Roughly 0.6% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
594,590
Rank in Iran
#10
Coordinates
37.28°N, 49.59°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
240 km
149 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gilan Province
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Bandar-e Anzalī | 118,564 | #87 |
| Lāhījān | 101,073 | #97 |
| Langarūd | 68,148 | #136 |
| Rūdsar | 47,502 | #197 |
| Şowme‘eh Sarā | 47,083 | #201 |
| Hashtpar | 45,305 | #210 |
| Āstāneh-ye Ashrafīyeh | 42,784 | #220 |
| Āstārā | 39,065 | #231 |
Cities near Rasht
- Şowme‘eh Sarā47,083 people · ~24 km away
- Bandar-e Anzalī118,564 people · ~25 km away
- Fūman35,841 people · ~25 km away
- Āstāneh-ye Ashrafīyeh42,784 people · ~31 km away
- Lāhījān101,073 people · ~38 km away
- Langarūd68,148 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rasht?
Rasht has a population of 594,590 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Rasht in?
Rasht is located in Gilan Province, Iran.
Is Rasht the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 240 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.