Largest Cities in Khuzestan

Top 38 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Khuzestan

1 Ahvaz 1,184,788
2 Dezfūl 264,709
3 Dezful 264,709
4 Andīmeshk 240,113
5 Abadan 231,476
6 Bandar-e Māhshahr 162,797
7 Shahrak-e Madanī 162,797
8 Khorramshahr 133,097
9 Behbahān 122,604
10 Īz̄eh 119,399
11 Shūshtar 101,878
12 Masjed Soleymān 100,497
14 Shūsh 77,148
15 Rāmhormoz 74,285
16 Omīdīyeh 67,427
18 Darvīsheh 56,252
19 Sūsangerd 51,431
20 Shādegān 41,733
21 Sheybān 36,374
22 Chamrān 33,505
23 Hendījān 29,015
24 Bāgh-e Malek 26,343
26 Rāmshīr 25,009
27 Gotvand 24,216
28 Ḩamīdīyeh 22,057
29 Hoveyzeh 19,481
30 Lālī 18,473
31 Mollās̄ānī 17,337
32 Haftkel 15,802
33 Aghajari 11,912
34 Arvand Kenār 11,173
37 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 1,184,788, followed by Dezfūl and Dezful. 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 several U.S. states.
  • 2. 15 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,185,795.

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