Jālq Population 2026

Jālq has a population of 18,098, making it the #382 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Sistan and Baluchestan. It is about 395× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,098

Rank in Iran

#382

Coordinates

27.60°N, 62.71°E

~840 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

1,395 km

866 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sistan and Baluchestan

City	Population	Rank in Iran
Zahedan	551,980	#13
Iranshahr	131,232	#75
Zābol	121,989	#83
Khāsh	69,603	#134
Sarāvān	60,014	#150
Chabahar	47,287	#200
Konārak	43,258	#218
Qaşr-e Qand	37,722	#232

Cities near Jālq

Sarāvān60,014 people · ~45 km away
Khāsh69,603 people · ~162 km away
Iranshahr131,232 people · ~205 km away
Qaşr-e Qand37,722 people · ~246 km away
Zahedan551,980 people · ~277 km away
Nīkshahr17,000 people · ~291 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jālq?

Jālq has a population of 18,098 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #382 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Jālq in?

Jālq is located in Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran.

Is Jālq the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 1,395 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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