Sarakhs Population 2026
Sarakhs has a population of 46,499, making it the #204 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Razavi Khorasan. It is about 154× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,499
Rank in Iran
#204
Coordinates
36.54°N, 61.16°E
~276 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
879 km
546 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Razavi Khorasan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Mashhad | 2,307,177 | #2 |
| Marāgheh | 262,604 | #32 |
| Sabzevar | 243,700 | #37 |
| Neyshābūr | 220,929 | #44 |
| Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh | 125,633 | #78 |
| Qūchān | 111,752 | #90 |
| Kāshmar | 102,282 | #95 |
| Torbat-e Jām | 58,928 | #156 |
Cities near Sarakhs
- Gorjī-ye Soflá15,163 people · ~134 km away
- Mashhad2,307,177 people · ~142 km away
- Torbat-e Jām58,928 people · ~152 km away
- Marāgheh262,604 people · ~158 km away
- Ţorqabeh20,998 people · ~162 km away
- Chenārān53,879 people · ~182 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sarakhs?
Sarakhs has a population of 46,499 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #204 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Sarakhs in?
Sarakhs is located in Razavi Khorasan, Iran.
Is Sarakhs the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 879 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.