Shūshtar Population 2026
Shūshtar has a population of 101,878, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Khuzestan. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
101,878
Rank in Iran
#96
Coordinates
32.05°N, 48.85°E
~50 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
470 km
292 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Khuzestan
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Ahvaz | 841,145 | #8 |
| Khorramshahr | 330,606 | #23 |
| Dezful | 264,709 | #30 |
| Abadan | 231,476 | #42 |
| Bandar-e Māhshahr | 162,797 | #64 |
| Andīmeshk | 135,116 | #72 |
| Behbahān | 122,604 | #81 |
| Īz̄eh | 119,399 | #86 |
Cities near Shūshtar
FAQ
What is the population of Shūshtar?
Shūshtar has a population of 101,878 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Shūshtar in?
Shūshtar is located in Khuzestan, Iran.
Is Shūshtar the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 470 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.