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Smallest Cities in Tehran

Top 42 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Tehran

1 Sūleqān 5,013
2 Qeshlāq 5,110
3 Yūsefābād 5,308
4 Shahrak-e Emām Ḩasan 5,394
5 Farrokhābād 5,407
6 Fasham 6,945
7 Sharīfābād 8,870
8 Āb Sard 10,648
9 Lavāsān 18,146
10 Shāhedshahr 25,544
11 Rūdehen 28,533
12 Damāvand 29,144
13 Ferdowsīyeh 34,221
14 Shahrak-e Qīāmdasht 36,446
15 Eqbālīyeh 36,709
16 Pīshvā 53,856
17 Şabbāshahr 53,971
18 Malārd 56,745
19 Ṣāleḥīeh 58,683
20 Meshkīn Dasht 62,005
21 Robāţ Karīm 62,753
22 Māhdāsht 62,910
23 Bāqershahr 65,388
24 Pardīs 73,363
25 Būmahen 79,034
26 Bāghestān 83,934
27 Tajrīsh 86,000
28 Parand 97,464
29 Andīsheh 116,062
30 Shahre Jadide Andisheh 116,062
31 Naz̧arābād 119,512
32 Varāmīn 179,603
33 Fardīs 181,174
34 Nasimshahr 200,393
35 Nasīm Shahr 200,393
36 Pākdasht 236,319
37 Golestān 240,000
38 Qarchak 251,834
39 Shahr-e Qods 309,605
40 Shahrīār 309,607
41 Eslamshahr 450,000
42 Tehran 7,153,309

The smallest cities in Tehran (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Sūleqān has a population of just 5,013. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,013 residents, Sūleqān is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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