Bābol Population 2026

Bābol has a population of 202,796, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Māzandarān. Roughly 0.2% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bābol (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

202,796

Rank in Iran

#48

Coordinates

36.55°N, 52.68°E

~1 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

148 km

92 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Māzandarān

City	Population	Rank in Iran
Sari	255,396	#33
Āmol	237,528	#39
Qā’em Shahr	204,953	#47
Behshahr	94,702	#107
Chālūs	65,196	#143
Nekā	60,991	#147
Bābolsar	48,051	#195
Nowshahr	40,000	#228

Cities near Bābol

Bābolsar48,051 people · ~17 km away
Qā’em Shahr204,953 people · ~19 km away
Āmol237,528 people · ~31 km away
Sari255,396 people · ~34 km away
Nekā60,991 people · ~56 km away
Behshahr94,702 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bābol?

Bābol has a population of 202,796 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Bābol in?

Bābol is located in Māzandarān, Iran.

Is Bābol the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 148 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.

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