Ardakān Population 2026
Ardakān has a population of 58,834, making it the #157 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Yazd Province. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 122× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,834
Rank in Iran
#157
Coordinates
32.31°N, 54.02°E
~1,040 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
446 km
277 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Yazd Province
Cities near Ardakān
FAQ
What is the population of Ardakān?
Ardakān has a population of 58,834 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #157 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Ardakān in?
Ardakān is located in Yazd Province, Iran.
Is Ardakān the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 446 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.