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.

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

CityPopulationRank in Iran
Rasht594,590#10
Bandar-e Anzalī118,564#87
Langarūd68,148#136
Rūdsar47,502#197
Şowme‘eh Sarā47,083#201
Hashtpar45,305#210
Āstāneh-ye Ashrafīyeh42,784#220
Āstārā39,065#231

Cities near Lāhījān

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.

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