Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb Population 2026

Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb has a population of 45,481, making it the #208 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Kermanshah Province. It is about 157× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

TehranSarpol-e Z̄ahāb
Location of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
45,481
Rank in Iran
#208
Coordinates
34.46°N, 45.86°E
~547 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
524 km
325 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kermanshah Province

CityPopulationRank in Iran
Kermanshah621,100#9
Eslāmābād-e Gharb90,559#109
Harsīn57,647#159
Javānrūd54,354#171
Kangāvar51,352#183
Sonqor44,256#214
Şaḩneh35,508#247
Pāveh25,771#303

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FAQ

What is the population of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb?
Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb has a population of 45,481 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #208 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb in?
Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb is located in Kermanshah Province, Iran.
Is Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 524 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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