Lāhījān Population 2026
Lāhījān has a population of 101,073, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Gilan Province. Roughly 0.1% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 71× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
101,073
Rank in Iran
#97
Coordinates
37.20°N, 50.01°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
210 km
130 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gilan Province
| City | Population | Rank in Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Rasht | 594,590 | #10 |
| Bandar-e Anzalī | 118,564 | #87 |
| Langarūd | 68,148 | #136 |
| Rūdsar | 47,502 | #197 |
| Şowme‘eh Sarā | 47,083 | #201 |
| Hashtpar | 45,305 | #210 |
| Āstāneh-ye Ashrafīyeh | 42,784 | #220 |
| Āstārā | 39,065 | #231 |
Cities near Lāhījān
- Āstāneh-ye Ashrafīyeh42,784 people · ~9 km away
- Langarūd68,148 people · ~13 km away
- Rūdsar47,502 people · ~26 km away
- Rasht594,590 people · ~38 km away
- Bandar-e Anzalī118,564 people · ~57 km away
- Fūman35,841 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lāhījān?
Lāhījān has a population of 101,073 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Lāhījān in?
Lāhījān is located in Gilan Province, Iran.
Is Lāhījān the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 210 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.