Largest Cities in Isfahan

Top 53 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Iran · Isfahan

Largest Cities — Isfahan

1 Isfahan 1,547,164

2 Khomeynī Shahr 277,334

3 Najafābād 235,281

4 Shāhīn Shahr 173,329

5 Shahreẕā 134,952

6 Fūlād Shahr 88,426

7 Bahārestān 79,023

8 Mobārakeh 69,449

9 Ārān Bīdgol 65,404

10 Zarrīn Shahr 55,817

11 Falāvarjān 49,843

12 Rehnān 49,143

13 Golpāyegān 44,916

14 Naţanz 43,977

15 Dorcheh Pīāz 37,462

16 Kelīshād va Sūdarjān 33,630

17 Dowlatābād 33,607

18 Qahderījān 29,392

19 Khowrzūq 29,154

20 Nā’īn 27,379

21 Semīrom 27,220

22 Goldasht 25,235

23 Gaz-e Borkhar 24,433

24 Tīrān 21,703

25 Khvānsār 21,146

26 Abrīsham 20,000

27 Dīzīcheh 18,935

28 Varnāmkhvāst 18,700

29 Dastgerd 17,775

30 Ardestān 16,058

31 Chamgordān 15,574

32 Imanshahr 14,633

33 Alavijeh 14,550

34 Pīr Bakrān 13,469

35 Kūshk 13,248

36 Nūshābād 11,838

37 Fereydūnshahr 11,562

38 Bahārān Shahr 11,284

39 Zibashahr 10,200

40 Mīāndasht 9,933

41 Chādegān 9,924

42 Qahjāvarestān 9,712

43 Gorgāb 9,690

44 Ḩabībābād 9,491

45 Zāzerān 7,962

46 Karkevand 7,058

47 Jowzdān 6,998

48 Aşgharābād 6,876

49 Khūr 6,765

50 Jūjīl 6,327

51 Shāhpūrābād 5,915

52 Sīn 5,495

53 Komeshcheh 5,100

The largest cities in Isfahan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Isfahan leads with a population of 1,547,164, followed by Khomeynī Shahr and Najafābād. 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. 28 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. Isfahan's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 28 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,327 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,368,060.

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