List of cities in Iran by province facts for kids
Iran is a large country in the Middle East, home to many interesting cities! This page lists some of these cities, organized by their province. Iran has 31 provinces and over 1,200 cities. The numbers you see for how many people live in each city come from official counts done by the Statistical Center of Iran. Since 2006, Iran has counted its population every five years. Cities shown in bold are important capitals for their provinces, counties, or districts.
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Contents
- Alborz Province
- Ardabil Province
- Bushehr Province
- Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province
- East Azerbaijan Province
- Isfahan Province
- Fars Province
- Gilan Province
- Golestan Province
- Hamadan Province
- Hormozgan Province
- Ilam Province
- Kerman Province
- Kermanshah Province
- Khuzestan Province
- Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province
- Kurdistan Province
- Lorestan Province
- Markazi Province
- Mazandaran Province
- North Khorasan Province
- Qazvin Province
- Qom Province
- Razavi Khorasan Province
- Semnan Province
- Sistan and Baluchestan Province
- South Khorasan Province
- Tehran Province
- West Azerbaijan Province
- Yazd Province
- Zanjan Province
- Ancient City Ruins
- See also
Alborz Province
Alborz Province is home to some busy cities. Its capital is Karaj, which is a very large city with over 1.5 million people. Other important cities here include Fardis, Kamal Shahr, and Nazarabad. Many cities in Alborz have grown a lot in recent years.
Ardabil Province
In Ardabil Province, the main city is Ardabil, which has more than half a million residents. Other notable cities are Parsabad and Meshginshahr. These cities are important centers for the people living in this province.
Bushehr Province
Bushehr Province is located on the coast. Its capital is Bushehr, a city with a population of over 220,000. Other significant cities include Borazjan and Bandar Ganaveh. Many cities in this province are ports or have grown due to their coastal location.
Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province
The capital of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province is Shahr-e Kord, with a population of over 190,000. Other key cities are Borujen and Lordegan. This province has many smaller towns and cities, each with its own unique character.
East Azerbaijan Province
East Azerbaijan is a large province with a very big capital city, Tabriz, which has over 1.5 million people. Other major cities include Maragheh and Marand. This province is known for its rich history and many urban areas.
Isfahan Province
Isfahan Province is home to the beautiful city of Isfahan, its capital, with nearly 2 million residents. Other large cities are Kashan, Khomeyni Shahr, and Najafabad. This province has many cities that have grown significantly over time.
Fars Province
In Fars Province, the capital is Shiraz, a major city with over 1.5 million people. Other important cities include Marvdasht and Jahrom. Fars Province is known for its historical sites and many populated areas.
Gilan Province
Gilan Province has Rasht as its capital, with nearly 680,000 residents. Other significant cities are Bandar-e Anzali and Lahijan. This province is known for its green landscapes and many towns.
Golestan Province
The capital of Golestan Province is Gorgan, a city with over 350,000 people. Gonbad-e Kavus and Bandar Torkaman are also important cities here. The province has a mix of larger cities and smaller towns.
Hamadan Province
Hamadan is the capital of Hamadan Province, with a population of over 550,000. Other key cities include Malayer and Nahavand. The province has several cities that serve as local centers.
Hormozgan Province
Hormozgan Province's capital is Bandar Abbas, a large port city with over half a million people. Minab and Qeshm are other important cities in this coastal province.
Ilam Province
The capital of Ilam Province is Ilam, with a population of over 190,000. Other cities like Dehloran and Eyvan are also significant. The province has a number of smaller cities and towns.
Kerman Province
Kerman is the capital of Kerman Province, with over 530,000 residents. Other major cities include Sirjan and Rafsanjan. Kerman Province is one of Iran's larger provinces with many cities.
Kermanshah Province
The capital of Kermanshah Province is Kermanshah, a large city with nearly a million people. Eslamabad-e Gharb and Javanrud are also important urban areas. The province has a diverse range of cities.
Khuzestan Province
Khuzestan Province's capital is Ahvaz, a very large city with over 1.1 million people. Other major cities include Dezful and Abadan. This province is known for its many cities and industrial areas.
Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province
Yasuj is the capital of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, with over 130,000 residents. Dogonbadan and Dehdasht are also important cities here. The province has several growing urban centers.
Kurdistan Province
In Kurdistan Province, the capital is Sanandaj, with a population of over 410,000. Other key cities include Saqqez and Marivan. The province is home to many cities and towns.
Lorestan Province
Khorramabad is the capital of Lorestan Province, with over 370,000 people. Borujerd and Dorud are also large cities in this province. Lorestan has a number of significant urban areas.
Markazi Province
The capital of Markazi Province is Arak, with over 520,000 residents. Saveh and Khomeyn are other important cities. This province has a mix of industrial and agricultural cities.
Mazandaran Province
Mazandaran Province's capital is Sari, with over 300,000 people. Babol and Amol are also very large cities. The province is known for its beautiful nature and many coastal towns.
North Khorasan Province
Bojnord is the capital of North Khorasan Province, with over 220,000 residents. Shirvan and Esfarayen are other key cities. The province has a number of growing urban areas.
Qazvin Province
The capital of Qazvin Province is Qazvin, with over 400,000 people. Alvand and Mohammadiyeh are also significant cities. The province has a mix of larger and smaller cities.
Qom Province
Qom is the capital of Qom Province and a very important city, with over 1.2 million residents. Qanavat and Jafariyeh are other notable cities in this province.
Razavi Khorasan Province
Razavi Khorasan Province is home to Mashhad, Iran's second-largest city and its capital, with over 3 million people. Other major cities include Nishapur and Sabzevar. This province has many large and important cities.
Semnan Province
The capital of Semnan Province is Semnan, with over 185,000 residents. Shahrud and Damghan are also key cities. The province has a number of growing urban areas.
Sistan and Baluchestan Province
Zahedan is the capital of Sistan and Baluchestan Province, with nearly 600,000 people. Zabol and Iranshahr are other major cities. This large province has many diverse cities.
South Khorasan Province
The capital of South Khorasan Province is Birjand, with over 200,000 residents. Qaen and Tabas are also important cities. The province has a number of smaller cities and towns.
Tehran Province
Tehran Province is home to Tehran, the capital of Iran and its largest city, with almost 8.7 million people. Other very large cities include Eslamshahr, Shahriar, and Qods. This province is the most populated in Iran.
West Azerbaijan Province
The capital of West Azerbaijan Province is Urmia, with over 730,000 people. Khoy and Bukan are also very large cities. The province has many important urban centers.
Yazd Province
Yazd is the capital of Yazd Province, with nearly 530,000 residents. Meybod and Ardakan are other key cities. The province has a mix of historic and modern cities.
Zanjan Province
The capital of Zanjan Province is Zanjan, with over 430,000 people. Abhar and Khorramdarreh are also significant cities. The province has several growing urban areas.
Ancient City Ruins
Iran is a very old country with many ancient cities that are now ruins. These places tell us a lot about history! Some famous ancient city ruins include:
- Chogha Zanbil
- Ecbatana
- Istakhr
- Naqsh-e Rustam
- Pasargadae
- Persepolis
- Shahr-e Sukhteh
- Susa
- Takht-e Soleymān
- Tepe Sialk
See also
- Counties of Iran
- International rankings of Iran
- List of largest cities of Iran
- Provinces of Iran
