Ābdānān Population 2026
Ābdānān has a population of 23,946, making it the #318 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Ilam Province. It is about 299× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,946
Rank in Iran
#318
Coordinates
32.99°N, 47.42°E
~889 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
475 km
295 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ilam Province
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Īlām | 140,940 | #70 |
| Dehlorān | 46,002 | #206 |
| Eyvān | 31,299 | #270 |
| Darreh Shahr | 24,961 | #313 |
Cities near Ābdānān
- Darreh Shahr24,961 people · ~17 km away
- Poldokhtar26,352 people · ~32 km away
- Dehlorān46,002 people · ~36 km away
- Kūhdasht89,091 people · ~63 km away
- Khorramabad329,825 people · ~103 km away
- Andīmeshk135,116 people · ~105 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ābdānān?
Ābdānān has a population of 23,946 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #318 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Ābdānān in?
Ābdānān is located in Ilam Province, Iran.
Is Ābdānān the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 475 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.