Sarāb Population 2026

Sarāb has a population of 45,031, making it the #211 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in East Azerbaijan. It is about 159× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sarāb (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

45,031

Rank in Iran

#211

Coordinates

37.94°N, 47.54°E

~1,650 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

427 km

265 miles, straight line

Other big cities in East Azerbaijan

City	Population	Rank in Iran
Tabriz	1,424,641	#5
Marāgheh	262,604	#31
Mīāneh	182,848	#55
Marand	124,191	#80
Ahar	100,641	#98
Sahand	82,494	#119
Bonāb	80,359	#122
Āz̄arshahr	44,887	#212

Cities near Sarāb

Meshgīn Shahr74,109 people · ~53 km away
Mīāneh182,848 people · ~60 km away
Ahar100,641 people · ~72 km away
Ardabīl410,753 people · ~75 km away
Khalkhāl51,024 people · ~94 km away
Tabriz1,424,641 people · ~110 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sarāb?

Sarāb has a population of 45,031 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #211 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Sarāb in?

Sarāb is located in East Azerbaijan, Iran.

Is Sarāb the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 427 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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