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.
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
Cities near Behshahr
- Nekā60,991 people · ~23 km away
- Sari255,396 people · ~46 km away
- Kord Kūy39,881 people · ~51 km away
- Bandar-e Torkaman53,970 people · ~52 km away
- Qā’em Shahr204,953 people · ~67 km away
- Bābol202,796 people · ~80 km away
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.