Tehran Population 2026 capital
Tehran has a population of 7,153,309, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Tehran. Roughly 7.7% of Iran's population lives here. Tehran is the capital of Iran.
Population (city proper)
7,153,309
Rank in Iran
#1
Coordinates
35.69°N, 51.42°E
~1,178 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Other big cities in Tehran
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Eslamshahr | 450,000 | #17 |
| Shahrīār | 309,607 | #25 |
| Qods | 309,605 | #26 |
| Qarchak | 251,834 | #35 |
| Golestān | 240,000 | #38 |
| Pākdasht | 236,319 | #40 |
| Varāmīn | 225,628 | #43 |
| Nasimshahr | 200,393 | #49 |
Cities near Tehran
- Sa‘īdābād16,212 people · ~21 km away
- Eslamshahr450,000 people · ~23 km away
- Nasimshahr200,393 people · ~28 km away
- Qods309,605 people · ~28 km away
- Golestān240,000 people · ~29 km away
- Garmdarreh22,726 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tehran?
Tehran has a population of 7,153,309 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Tehran in?
Tehran is located in Tehran, Iran.
Is Tehran the capital of Iran?
Yes, Tehran is the capital of Iran.
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.