Cities in Iran - Best Places to Visit

There are 144 cities in Iran. Isfahan is the most popular city with a population of 1,547,164.

1

Isfahan

Cultural city known for its architecture

Pop. 1,547,164

2

Shiraz

Cultural capital of Iran with historic gardens

Pop. 1,249,942

3

Tehran

Iran's capital and largest city

Pop. 7,153,309

4

Yazd

Ancient city with historic Persian architecture

Pop. 477,905

5

Tabriz

City known for its historic bazaars

Pop. 1,424,641

6

Kerman

City in Iran known for its historical sites

Pop. 577,514

7

Mashhad

Holy city in Iran, home to a shrine

Pop. 2,307,177

8

Hamadan

Iranian city known for its cultural heritage

Pop. 528,256

9

Qom

Holy city in Iran, religious center

Pop. 900,000

10

Ahvaz

City in Khuzestan province, Iran

Pop. 841,145

11

Karaj

City known for its proximity to Tehran

Pop. 1,448,075

12

Nishapur

City in Razavi Khorasan, known for trade

Pop. 220,929

13

Rasht

City in Gilan with a rich cultural heritage

Pop. 594,590

14

Bandar Abbas

Port city on the Persian Gulf in Iran

Pop. 352,173

15

Urmia

City in West Azerbaijan with cultural significance

Pop. 577,307

16

Kermanshah

City in Iran with historical significance

Pop. 621,100

17

Ardabil

City in Ardabil Province with historical significance

Pop. 410,753

18

Abadan, Iran

City in Khuzestan, known for oil industry

Pop. 370,180

19

Bukan

City in West Azerbaijan, near Lake Urmia

Pop. 213,331

20

Sari, Iran

City in Māzandarān known for its gardens

Pop. 255,396

21

Amol

City in Māzandarān, known for its nature

Pop. 237,528

22

Arak, Iran

City in Markazi province, Iran

Pop. 503,647

23

Qazvin

City in Qazvin Province, Iran

Pop. 333,635

24

Qaem Shahr

City in Iran with historical architecture

Pop. 204,953

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