Nowshahr Population 2026

Nowshahr has a population of 40,000, making it the #228 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Māzandarān. It is about 179× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,000

Rank in Iran

#228

Coordinates

36.65°N, 51.50°E

~-17 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

106 km

66 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Māzandarān

City	Population	Rank in Iran
Sari	255,396	#33
Āmol	237,528	#39
Qā’em Shahr	204,953	#47
Bābol	202,796	#48
Behshahr	94,702	#107
Chālūs	65,196	#143
Nekā	60,991	#147
Bābolsar	48,051	#195

Cities near Nowshahr

Chālūs65,196 people · ~7 km away
Tonekābon37,501 people · ~59 km away
Āmol237,528 people · ~79 km away
Mehestan85,200 people · ~100 km away
Karaj1,448,075 people · ~101 km away
Bābolsar48,051 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nowshahr?

Nowshahr has a population of 40,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #228 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Nowshahr in?

Nowshahr is located in Māzandarān, Iran.

Is Nowshahr the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 106 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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