Largest Cities in East Azerbaijan

Top 43 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - East Azerbaijan

1 Tabriz 1,558,693
2 Marāgheh 175,255
3 Varjavī 175,255
4 Marand 130,825
5 Payām 130,825
6 Dowlatābād 130,825
7 Bahrām 130,825
8 Arbaţān 130,825
9 Ahar 100,641
10 Mīāneh 98,973
11 Bonāb 85,274
12 Sarāb 45,031
13 Āz̄arshahr 44,887
14 Ajab Shīr 33,606
15 Sardrūd 29,739
16 Kujuvar 29,739
17 Esfahlān 29,739
18 Malekān 27,431
19 Meydān Jīq 27,431
20 Laklār 27,431
21 Ārūq 27,431
22 Shabestar 22,181
23 Bostānābād 21,734
24 Hashtrūd 20,572
25 Oskū 18,459
26 Karkaj 12,692
27 Gūgān 11,742
28 Herīs 10,515
29 Yāmchī 10,392
30 Markīd 10,392
31 Yālqūz Āghāj 10,392
32 Bārūj 10,392
33 Fārfār 10,392
34 Şūfīān 9,963
35 Qom Tappeh 9,963
36 Kaleybar 9,324
37 Koshksarāy 8,060
39 Vānlūjeq 8,060
41 Torkamān 7,443
42 Leylān 6,356
43 Sara'eyn 5,459

The largest cities in East Azerbaijan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Tabriz leads with a population of 1,558,693, followed by Marāgheh and Varjavī. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 33 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Tabriz's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 33 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,170,853.

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