Shāl Population 2026
Shāl has a population of 15,290, making it the #416 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Qazvin Province. It is about 468× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,290
Rank in Iran
#416
Coordinates
35.90°N, 49.77°E
~1,273 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
151 km
94 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Qazvin Province
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Qazvin | 333,635 | #22 |
| Moḩammadīyeh | 90,513 | #110 |
| Alvand | 90,000 | #111 |
| Tākestān | 71,499 | #131 |
| Ābyek | 60,107 | #149 |
| Eqbālīyeh | 55,066 | #170 |
| Maḩmūdābād Nemūneh | 21,982 | #327 |
| Sharīfābād | 20,347 | #347 |
Cities near Shāl
FAQ
What is the population of Shāl?
Shāl has a population of 15,290 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #416 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Shāl in?
Shāl is located in Qazvin Province, Iran.
Is Shāl the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 151 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.