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Tabriz overview
Tabriz (orange) and the other large cities of Iran
Tabriz lies in East Azerbaijan in Iran at 38.08°N, 46.29°E, about 1,396 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 Karaj (1,448,075) and larger than Shiraz (1,249,942). 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 528 km away; the nearest large city is Marand, 60 km from Tabriz.
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 Tabriz
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Marand East Azerbaijan | 60 km | 124,191 |
| Marāgheh East Azerbaijan | 77 km | 262,604 |
| Ahar East Azerbaijan | 81 km | 100,641 |
| Orūmīyeh West Azerbaijan | 122 km | 577,307 |
| Mīāndoāb West Azerbaijan | 125 km | 134,425 |
| Khūy West Azerbaijan | 128 km | 198,845 |
| Mīāneh East Azerbaijan | 145 km | 106,291 |
| Mahābād West Azerbaijan | 155 km | 168,393 |
Largest cities in Iran
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tabriz?
Tabriz has about 1,424,641 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Tabriz the capital of Iran?
No. The capital of Iran is Tehran (7,153,309 people), about 528 km away. Tabriz is the 5th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Tabriz compared with the rest of Iran?
Its 1,424,641 residents are 1.5% of the 93,380,098 people living in Iran today. Tehran is larger with 7,153,309 people.
Where is Tabriz?
In East Azerbaijan, Iran, at latitude 38.08 and longitude 46.29, 1,396 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Marand (60 km), Marāgheh (77 km), Ahar (81 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Tabriz Population 2026 — Iran. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/iran/tabriz/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/iran/tabriz/">Tabriz 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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