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Shiraz overview
Shiraz (orange) and the other large cities of Iran
Shiraz lies in Fars in Iran at 29.61°N, 52.53°E, about 1,545 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Tehran (UTC+3:30); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Tabriz (1,424,641) and larger than Qom (900,000). The largest city in Iran is Tehran with 7,153,309 people; the capital, Tehran, has 7,153,309.
The national capital, Tehran, is about 684 km away; the nearest large city is Shahr-e Ṣadrā, 21 km from Shiraz.
Iran as a whole has a live population of 93,380,098 (+0.8% a year) and ranks #17 of 238 countries — see the Iran population page for the full statistics and the Iran atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Shiraz
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Shahr-e Ṣadrā Fars | 21 km | 122,226 |
| Marvdasht Fars | 39 km | 148,858 |
| Kāzerūn Fars | 85 km | 112,360 |
| Jahrom Fars | 159 km | 141,634 |
| Bushehr Bushehr | 179 km | 165,377 |
Largest cities in Iran
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shiraz?
Shiraz has about 1,249,942 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Shiraz the capital of Iran?
No. The capital of Iran is Tehran (7,153,309 people), about 684 km away. Shiraz is the 6th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Shiraz compared with the rest of Iran?
Its 1,249,942 residents are 1.3% of the 93,380,098 people living in Iran today. Tehran is larger with 7,153,309 people.
Where is Shiraz?
In Fars, Iran, at latitude 29.61 and longitude 52.53, 1,545 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Shahr-e Ṣadrā (21 km), Marvdasht (39 km), Kāzerūn (85 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Shiraz Population 2026 — Iran. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/iran/shiraz/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/iran/shiraz/">Shiraz Population 2026 — Iran</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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