Largest Cities in Tehran

Top 42 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Iran · Tehran

Largest Cities — Tehran

1 Tehran 7,153,309

2 Eslamshahr 450,000

3 Shahrīār 309,607

4 Shahr-e Qods 309,605

5 Qarchak 251,834

6 Golestān 240,000

7 Pākdasht 236,319

8 Nasīm Shahr 200,393

9 Nasimshahr 200,393

10 Fardīs 181,174

11 Varāmīn 179,603

12 Naz̧arābād 119,512

13 Shahre Jadide Andisheh 116,062

14 Andīsheh 116,062

15 Parand 97,464

16 Tajrīsh 86,000

17 Bāghestān 83,934

18 Būmahen 79,034

19 Pardīs 73,363

20 Bāqershahr 65,388

21 Māhdāsht 62,910

22 Robāţ Karīm 62,753

23 Meshkīn Dasht 62,005

24 Ṣāleḥīeh 58,683

25 Malārd 56,745

26 Şabbāshahr 53,971

27 Pīshvā 53,856

28 Eqbālīyeh 36,709

29 Shahrak-e Qīāmdasht 36,446

30 Ferdowsīyeh 34,221

31 Damāvand 29,144

32 Rūdehen 28,533

33 Shāhedshahr 25,544

34 Lavāsān 18,146

35 Āb Sard 10,648

36 Sharīfābād 8,870

37 Fasham 6,945

38 Farrokhābād 5,407

39 Shahrak-e Emām Ḩasan 5,394

40 Yūsefābād 5,308

41 Qeshlāq 5,110

42 Sūleqān 5,013

The largest cities in Tehran represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Tehran leads with a population of 7,153,309, followed by Eslamshahr and Shahrīār. 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. 26 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. Tehran's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
2. 26 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 8,474,355.

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