Tabriz Population 2026
Tabriz has a population of 1,424,641, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in East Azerbaijan. Roughly 1.5% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 5.0× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,424,641
Rank in Iran
#5
Coordinates
38.08°N, 46.29°E
~1,396 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
528 km
328 miles, straight line
Other big cities in East Azerbaijan
Cities near Tabriz
FAQ
What is the population of Tabriz?
Tabriz has a population of 1,424,641 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Tabriz in?
Tabriz is located in East Azerbaijan, Iran.
Is Tabriz the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 528 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.