Qā’em Shahr Population 2026

Qā’em Shahr has a population of 204,953, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Māzandarān. Roughly 0.2% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

TehranQā’em Shahr
Location of Qā’em Shahr (capital Tehran shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
204,953
Rank in Iran
#47
Coordinates
36.46°N, 52.86°E
~58 m elevation · Asia/Tehran
Distance to capital (Tehran)
155 km
96 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Māzandarān

CityPopulationRank in Iran
Sari255,396#33
Āmol237,528#39
Bābol202,796#48
Behshahr94,702#107
Chālūs65,196#143
Nekā60,991#147
Bābolsar48,051#195
Nowshahr40,000#228

Cities near Qā’em Shahr

  • Bābol202,796 people · ~19 km away
  • Sari255,396 people · ~21 km away
  • Bābolsar48,051 people · ~32 km away
  • Nekā60,991 people · ~44 km away
  • Āmol237,528 people · ~46 km away
  • Behshahr94,702 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Qā’em Shahr?
Qā’em Shahr has a population of 204,953 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Iran.
What region is Qā’em Shahr in?
Qā’em Shahr is located in Māzandarān, Iran.
Is Qā’em Shahr the capital of Iran?
No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 155 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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