Largest Cities in Māzandarān

Top 46 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Iran · Māzandarān

Largest Cities — Māzandarān

1 Sari 255,396

2 Āmol 237,528

3 Qā’em Shahr 204,953

4 Bābol 202,796

5 Behshahr 94,702

6 Chālūs 69,638

7 Nekā 48,847

8 Bābolsar 48,051

9 Nowshahr 40,000

10 Tonekābon 37,501

11 Rāmsar 35,997

12 Fereydūn Kenār 34,097

13 Maḩmūdābād 31,844

14 Amīr Kolā 30,478

15 Jūybār 28,404

16 Nūr 26,947

17 Galūgāh 21,352

18 Katālem va Sādāt Shahr 20,716

19 Zīr Āb 16,191

20 'Abās Ābād 13,482

21 Kalārdasht 13,401

22 Rostam Kolā 11,686

23 Khorramābād 11,542

24 Shīrūd 11,377

25 Chamestān 11,194

26 Khalīl Shahr 11,032

27 Hachīrūd 10,398

28 Araţeh 10,327

29 Salmānshahr 9,656

30 Sūrak 9,208

31 Kolāksar 8,843

32 Shīr Gāh 8,671

33 Pol-e Sefīd 8,294

34 Kīā Kolā 8,040

35 Bahnemīr 7,906

36 Kalleh Bast 7,889

37 Rūyān 7,731

38 Īzad Shahr 7,439

39 Shālāsh 7,384

40 Sorkhrūd-e Gharbī 6,699

41 Kelārābād 6,267

42 Zāgh Marz 5,932

43 Nashtārūd 5,837

44 Chamāz Kotī 5,436

45 Lārīm 5,300

46 Jām Khāneh 5,173

The largest cities in Māzandarān represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Sari leads with a population of 255,396, followed by Āmol and Qā’em Shahr. 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. 35 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. Sari's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 35 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 995,375.

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