Largest Cities in Gilan Province

Top 32 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Iran · Gilan Province

Largest Cities — Gilan Province

1 Rasht 594,590

2 Bandar-e Anzalī 110,826

3 Lāhījān 101,073

4 Langarūd 68,148

5 Rūdsar 47,502

6 Şowme‘eh Sarā 47,083

7 Hashtpar 45,305

8 Āstāneh-ye Ashrafīyeh 42,784

9 Āstārā 39,065

10 Fūman 27,763

11 Khomām 20,897

12 Sīāhkal 19,924

13 Reẕvānshahr 19,519

14 Māsāl 17,901

15 Pādegān-e Manjīl 17,396

16 Manjīl 15,630

17 Amlash 15,444

18 Lowshān 13,032

19 Sangar 12,583

20 Kalā Chāy 12,379

21 Lavandevīl 11,235

22 Lasht-e Neshā 10,539

23 Khalīlābād 10,504

24 Kūcheşfahān 10,026

25 Chāboksar 8,224

26 Shaft 8,184

27 Marjaghal 6,735

28 Kūmeleh 6,457

29 Bāzār Jom‘eh-ye Shānderman 5,729

30 Chūbar 5,554

31 Pīr Bāzār 5,373

32 Shalmān 5,102

The largest cities in Gilan Province represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Rasht leads with a population of 594,590, followed by Bandar-e Anzalī and Lāhījān. 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. 08 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. Rasht's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 08 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 922,139.

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