Largest Cities in Gilan Province

Top 55 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Gilan Province

1 Rasht 679,995
2 Pīr Bāzār 679,995
3 Lāhījān 167,544
4 Bandar-e Anzalī 118,564
5 Langarūd 79,445
6 Hashtpar 54,178
7 Qorūq 54,178
8 Poshteh 54,178
9 Jamā Kūh 54,178
10 Sheykh Maḩalleh 54,178
11 Anūsh Maḩalleh 54,178
12 Khvājeh Karī 54,178
14 Sarāgāh 54,178
15 Āstārā 51,579
16 Bījārehbīn 51,579
17 Şowme‘eh Sarā 47,083
19 Rūdsar 37,998
20 Fūman 35,841
21 Khomām 20,897
22 Khvāchekīn 20,897
23 Sīāhkal 19,924
24 Reẕvānshahr 19,519
25 Māsāl 17,901
27 Manjīl 15,630
28 Amlash 15,444
29 Lowshān 13,032
30 Sangar 12,583
31 Rūd Bardeh 12,583
32 Behdān 12,583
33 Kalā Chāy 12,379
34 Lavandevīl 11,235
35 Pardeh Gūsheh 10,720
36 Lasht-e Neshā 10,539
37 Khalīlābād 10,504
39 Kūcheşfahān 10,026
40 Gīlovā 10,026
41 Navīdeh 10,026
42 Chāboksar 8,224
43 Gīlāndeh 8,224
44 Shaft 8,184
45 Marjaghal 6,735
46 Rūd Pīsh 6,735
47 Dowgūr 6,735
48 Mollā Sarā 6,735
49 Kūmeleh 6,457
51 Gīleh Sarā 5,729
52 Kofūd Mozhdeh 5,729
53 Chūbar 5,554
54 Pālāsī 5,554
55 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 679,995, followed by Pīr Bāzār 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 50th largest city still has a population of 5,729 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,725,543.

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