Sabzevar Population 2026

Sabzevar has a population of 243,700, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Razavi Khorasan. Roughly 0.3% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

TehranSabzevar
Location of Sabzevar (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
243,700
Rank in Iran
#37
Coordinates
36.21°N, 57.68°E
~974 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
566 km
351 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Razavi Khorasan

CityPopulationRank in Iran
Mashhad2,307,177#2
Marāgheh262,604#32
Neyshābūr220,929#44
Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh125,633#78
Qūchān111,752#90
Kāshmar102,282#95
Torbat-e Jām58,928#156
Chenārān53,879#174

Cities near Sabzevar

FAQ

What is the population of Sabzevar?
Sabzevar has a population of 243,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Sabzevar in?
Sabzevar is located in Razavi Khorasan, Iran.
Is Sabzevar the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 566 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.

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