Taft Population 2026

Taft has a population of 18,464, making it the #376 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Yazd Province. It is about 387× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,464

Rank in Iran

#376

Coordinates

31.74°N, 54.20°E

~1,549 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

509 km

316 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yazd Province

City	Population	Rank in Iran
Yazd	477,905	#16
Ardakān	58,834	#157
Meybod	51,874	#179
Tabas	49,993	#189
Bāfq	45,453	#209
Mahrīz	34,237	#253
Abarkūh	27,524	#292
Ashkez̄ar	19,123	#367

Cities near Taft

Yazd477,905 people · ~23 km away
Ashkez̄ar19,123 people · ~28 km away
Mahrīz34,237 people · ~29 km away
Meybod51,874 people · ~59 km away
Ardakān58,834 people · ~65 km away
Abarkūh27,524 people · ~111 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Taft?

Taft has a population of 18,464 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #376 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Taft in?

Taft is located in Yazd Province, Iran.

Is Taft the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 509 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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