Largest Cities in Māzandarān

Top 73 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Māzandarān

1 Sari 309,820
2 Gol Chīnī 309,820
3 Bālā Dezā 309,820
4 Bābol 250,217
5 Kolāksar 237,528
6 Āmol 237,528
7 Geleyerd 237,528
8 Tajnīk 237,528
9 Valīsdeh 237,528
10 Qā’em Shahr 204,953
11 Chamāz Kotī 204,953
12 Sārū Kolā 204,953
13 Lahārem Talūk 204,953
14 Behshahr 94,702
15 Hachīrūd 65,196
16 Chālūs 65,196
17 Nekā 60,991
18 Bābolsar 59,966
20 Ojāksar 59,966
21 Tonekābon 55,434
22 Shīrūd 55,434
23 Nowshahr 49,403
24 Latīngān 49,403
25 Amīr Rūd 49,403
26 Fereydūn Kenār 38,154
27 Mehlebān 38,154
28 Rāmsar 35,997
29 Jūybār 32,924
30 Bīzakī 32,924
31 Maḩmūdābād 31,844
32 Āhī Maḩalleh 31,844
33 Kolū Deh 31,844
34 Amīr Kolā 30,478
35 Nūr 26,947
36 Galūgāh 21,352
38 Zīr Āb 16,191
39 'Abās Ābād 13,482
40 Kalārdasht 13,401
41 Rostam Kolā 11,686
42 Khorramābād 11,542
43 Valīābād 11,542
44 Ne‘matābād 11,542
45 Kashkū 11,542
46 Lashgarak 11,542
47 Salīmābād 11,542
48 Chamestān 11,194
49 Khalīl Shahr 11,032
50 Araţeh 10,327
51 Salmānshahr 9,656
52 Tāzehābād 9,656
53 Sūrak 9,208
54 Shīr Gāh 8,671
55 Pol-e Sefīd 8,294
56 Bahnemīr 7,906
57 ‘Azīnābād 7,906
58 Karīm Kolā 7,906
59 Rowshandān 7,906
60 Kalleh Bast 7,889
61 Rūyān 7,731
62 Vanūsh 7,731
63 Īzad Shahr 7,439
64 Shālāsh 7,384
66 Shīr Maḩalleh 6,699
67 Nashtārūd 6,394
68 Katrā 6,394
69 Kīā Kolā 6,267
70 Kelārābād 6,267
71 Zāgh Marz 5,932
72 Lārīm 5,300
73 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 309,820, followed by Gol Chīnī and Bālā Dezā. 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 50th largest city still has a population of 10,327 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,417,205.

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