Behshahr Population 2026

Behshahr has a population of 94,702, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Māzandarān. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

TehranBehshahr
Location of Behshahr (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
94,702
Rank in Iran
#107
Coordinates
36.69°N, 53.55°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
221 km
137 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Māzandarān

CityPopulationRank in Iran
Sari255,396#33
Āmol237,528#39
Qā’em Shahr204,953#47
Bābol202,796#48
Chālūs65,196#143
Nekā60,991#147
Bābolsar48,051#195
Nowshahr40,000#228

Cities near Behshahr

FAQ

What is the population of Behshahr?
Behshahr has a population of 94,702 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Behshahr in?
Behshahr is located in Māzandarān, Iran.
Is Behshahr the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 221 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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