Īlām Population 2026
Īlām has a population of 140,940, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Ilam Province. Roughly 0.2% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 51× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
140,940
Rank in Iran
#70
Coordinates
33.64°N, 46.42°E
~1,403 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
511 km
317 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ilam Province
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Dehlorān | 46,002 | #206 |
| Eyvān | 31,299 | #270 |
| Darreh Shahr | 24,961 | #313 |
| Ābdānān | 23,946 | #318 |
Cities near Īlām
- Eyvān31,299 people · ~24 km away
- Eslāmābād-e Gharb90,559 people · ~53 km away
- Kermanshah621,100 people · ~96 km away
- Darreh Shahr24,961 people · ~104 km away
- Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb45,481 people · ~105 km away
- Kūhdasht89,091 people · ~111 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Īlām?
Īlām has a population of 140,940 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Īlām in?
Īlām is located in Ilam Province, Iran.
Is Īlām the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 511 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.