Bābolsar Population 2026

Bābolsar has a population of 48,051, making it the #195 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Māzandarān. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 149× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

48,051

Rank in Iran

#195

Coordinates

36.70°N, 52.65°E

~-21 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

157 km

97 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
Bābol	202,796	#48
Behshahr	94,702	#107
Chālūs	65,196	#143
Nekā	60,991	#147
Nowshahr	40,000	#228

Cities near Bābolsar

Bābol202,796 people · ~17 km away
Qā’em Shahr204,953 people · ~32 km away
Āmol237,528 people · ~37 km away
Sari255,396 people · ~40 km away
Nekā60,991 people · ~58 km away
Behshahr94,702 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bābolsar?

Bābolsar has a population of 48,051 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #195 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Bābolsar in?

Bābolsar is located in Māzandarān, Iran.

Is Bābolsar the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 157 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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