Shahr-e Bābak Population 2026

Shahr-e Bābak has a population of 51,620, making it the #180 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Kerman. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 139× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

TehranShahr-e Bābak
Location of Shahr-e Bābak (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
51,620
Rank in Iran
#180
Coordinates
30.12°N, 55.12°E
~1,846 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
710 km
441 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kerman

CityPopulationRank in Iran
Kerman577,514#11
Sirjan199,704#50
Rafsanjān147,680#67
Jīroft130,429#76
Bam99,268#101
Zarand58,983#154
Kahnūj52,624#178
Rāvar40,167#226

Cities near Shahr-e Bābak

  • Rafsanjān147,680 people · ~90 km away
  • Sirjan199,704 people · ~92 km away
  • Zarand58,983 people · ~159 km away
  • Dārāb70,232 people · ~162 km away
  • Bāfq45,453 people · ~168 km away
  • Bāft34,517 people · ~174 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shahr-e Bābak?
Shahr-e Bābak has a population of 51,620 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #180 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Shahr-e Bābak in?
Shahr-e Bābak is located in Kerman, Iran.
Is Shahr-e Bābak the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 710 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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