Largest Cities in Khuzestan

Top 30 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Iran · Khuzestan

Largest Cities — Khuzestan

1 Ahvaz 841,145

2 Abadan 370,180

3 Khorramshahr 330,606

4 Dezfūl 264,709

5 Bandar-e Māhshahr 162,797

6 Andīmeshk 135,116

7 Īz̄eh 119,399

8 Masjed Soleymān 111,510

9 Behbahān 79,327

10 Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni 78,353

11 Shūshtar 77,507

12 Rāmhormoz 74,285

13 Kūt-e ‘Abdollāh 56,252

14 Shūsh 52,284

15 Omīdīyeh 46,983

16 Shādegān 41,733

17 Sūsangerd 41,443

18 Sheybān 36,374

19 Chamrān 33,505

20 Bāgh-e Malek 26,343

21 Shahrak-e Ţāleqānī 25,808

22 Aghajari 21,785

23 Rāmshīr 19,454

24 Haftkel 15,802

25 Darvīsheh 11,820

26 Arvand Kenār 11,173

27 Chū’ebdeh-ye Yek 7,906

28 Sardasht-e Zeydūn 6,912

29 Shahrak-e Madanī 6,089

30 Dehdez 5,490

The largest cities in Khuzestan represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Ahvaz leads with a population of 841,145, followed by Abadan and Khorramshahr. 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. 15 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. Ahvaz's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 15 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,969,437.

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