Salmās Population 2026
Salmās has a population of 81,606, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in West Azerbaijan. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 88× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,606
Rank in Iran
#120
Coordinates
38.20°N, 44.77°E
~1,382 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
653 km
406 miles, straight line
Other big cities in West Azerbaijan
Cities near Salmās
FAQ
What is the population of Salmās?
Salmās has a population of 81,606 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Salmās in?
Salmās is located in West Azerbaijan, Iran.
Is Salmās the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 653 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.