Saqqez Population 2026
Saqqez has a population of 165,258, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Kurdistan Province. Roughly 0.2% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
165,258
Rank in Iran
#62
Coordinates
36.25°N, 46.27°E
~1,520 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
467 km
290 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kurdistan Province
Cities near Saqqez
FAQ
What is the population of Saqqez?
Saqqez has a population of 165,258 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Saqqez in?
Saqqez is located in Kurdistan Province, Iran.
Is Saqqez the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 467 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.