Sari Population 2026

Sari has a population of 255,396, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Māzandarān. Roughly 0.3% of Iran's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

255,396

Rank in Iran

#33

Coordinates

36.56°N, 53.06°E

~43 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

176 km

109 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Māzandarān

City	Population	Rank in Iran
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
Nowshahr	40,000	#228

Cities near Sari

Qā’em Shahr204,953 people · ~21 km away
Nekā60,991 people · ~23 km away
Bābol202,796 people · ~34 km away
Bābolsar48,051 people · ~40 km away
Behshahr94,702 people · ~46 km away
Āmol237,528 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sari?

Sari has a population of 255,396 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Sari in?

Sari is located in Māzandarān, Iran.

Is Sari the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 176 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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