Largest Cities in Fars

Top 47 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Fars

1 Shiraz 1,565,572
2 Marvdasht 148,858
3 Jahrom 141,634
4 Fasā 110,825
5 Kāzerūn 96,683
6 Mashtān 96,683
7 Dārāb 70,232
8 Lār 62,045
9 Ābādeh 59,116
10 Abadeh 59,116
11 Fīrūzābād 58,210
12 Nūrābād 57,058
13 Neyrīz 49,850
14 Eqlīd 44,341
15 Estahbān 36,410
16 Gerāsh 34,469
17 Kavār 31,711
18 Ţasūj 31,711
19 Pāsārgād 29,825
20 Lamerd 29,380
21 Şafāshahr 26,933
22 Farrāshband 20,320
23 Qīr 20,010
24 Evaz 19,987
25 Khonj 19,217
26 Kherāmeh 18,477
27 Sarvestān 18,187
28 Arsanjān 17,706
29 Sa‘ādat Shahr 17,131
30 Sepīdān 14,633
31 Surian 9,776
32 Khasht 9,599
33 Eshkanān 9,115
34 Maşīrī 9,031
35 Khūr 7,338
36 Laţīfī 7,300
37 Beyram 7,300
38 Bālā Deh 7,300
39 Īj 6,246
40 Jereh 5,972
41 Jadval-e Torkī 5,972
42 Sarīzjān 5,972
43 Gīkh 5,972
44 Bīd Zard 5,972
45 Bāgh Dasht 5,972
46 Akbarābād 5,837
47 Fīshvar 5,395

The largest cities in Fars represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Shiraz leads with a population of 1,565,572, followed by Marvdasht and Jahrom. 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. 07 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. Shiraz's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. 07 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,063,572.

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