Tākestān Population 2026
Tākestān has a population of 71,499, making it the #131 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Qazvin Province. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 100× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,499
Rank in Iran
#131
Coordinates
36.07°N, 49.70°E
~1,265 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
161 km
100 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 |
| Ābyek | 60,107 | #149 |
| Eqbālīyeh | 55,066 | #170 |
| Maḩmūdābād Nemūneh | 21,982 | #327 |
| Sharīfābād | 20,347 | #347 |
| Bīdestān | 18,060 | #383 |
Cities near Tākestān
FAQ
What is the population of Tākestān?
Tākestān has a population of 71,499 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #131 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Tākestān in?
Tākestān is located in Qazvin Province, Iran.
Is Tākestān the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 161 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.