Şowme‘eh Sarā Population 2026

Şowme‘eh Sarā has a population of 47,083, making it the #201 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Gilan Province. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 152× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

TehranŞowme‘eh Sarā
Location of Şowme‘eh Sarā (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
47,083
Rank in Iran
#201
Coordinates
37.30°N, 49.32°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
260 km
161 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gilan Province

CityPopulationRank in Iran
Rasht594,590#10
Bandar-e Anzalī118,564#87
Lāhījān101,073#97
Langarūd68,148#136
Rūdsar47,502#197
Hashtpar45,305#210
Āstāneh-ye Ashrafīyeh42,784#220
Āstārā39,065#231

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FAQ

What is the population of Şowme‘eh Sarā?
Şowme‘eh Sarā has a population of 47,083 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #201 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Şowme‘eh Sarā in?
Şowme‘eh Sarā is located in Gilan Province, Iran.
Is Şowme‘eh Sarā the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 260 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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