Tonekābon Population 2026

Tonekābon has a population of 37,501, making it the #236 biggest city in 🇮🇷 Iran, located in Māzandarān. It is about 191× smaller than Tehran, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,501

Rank in Iran

#236

Coordinates

36.82°N, 50.87°E

~-15 m elevation · Asia/Tehran

Distance to capital (Tehran)

134 km

83 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 Tonekābon

Chālūs65,196 people · ~52 km away
Nowshahr40,000 people · ~59 km away
Rūdsar47,502 people · ~63 km away
Langarūd68,148 people · ~77 km away
Ābyek55,128 people · ~88 km away
Lāhījān101,073 people · ~88 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tonekābon?

Tonekābon has a population of 37,501 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #236 biggest city in Iran.

What region is Tonekābon in?

Tonekābon is located in Māzandarān, Iran.

Is Tonekābon the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran, about 134 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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