Sonqor Population 2026

Sonqor has a population of 44,256, making it the #214 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Kermanshah Province. It is about 162× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Sonqor (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
44,256
Rank in Iran
#214
Coordinates
34.78°N, 47.60°E
~1,697 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
362 km
225 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
Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb45,481#208
Şaḩneh35,508#247
Pāveh25,771#303

Cities near Sonqor

FAQ

What is the population of Sonqor?
Sonqor has a population of 44,256 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #214 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Sonqor in?
Sonqor is located in Kermanshah Province, Iran.
Is Sonqor the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 362 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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