Āz̄arshahr Population 2026
Āz̄arshahr has a population of 44,887, making it the #212 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in East Azerbaijan. It is about 159× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,887
Rank in Iran
#212
Coordinates
37.76°N, 45.98°E
~1,386 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
537 km
333 miles, straight line
Other big cities in East Azerbaijan
Cities near Āz̄arshahr
FAQ
What is the population of Āz̄arshahr?
Āz̄arshahr has a population of 44,887 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #212 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Āz̄arshahr in?
Āz̄arshahr is located in East Azerbaijan, Iran.
Is Āz̄arshahr the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 537 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.