List of largest cities of Iran - Wikipedia
WEBMost internal migrants have settled near the cities of Tehran, Isfahan, Karaj, Ahvaz, Mashhad and Qom. Tehran, with a population of 8.7 million (2016 census), is the largest city in Iran and is the nation's capital. Tehran is home to around 11% of Iran's population. It is the hub of the country's communication and transport networks.
Tehran | History, Population, & Tourism | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Since its establishment as the capital city by Āghā Moḥammad Khān more than 200 years ago, Tehrān has grown from a small city to a major metropolis: situated in an urban region of 14 million inhabitants, Tehrān is Iran’s largest city and one of the most populous cities of the world. Area city, 270 square miles (707 square km).
List of cities in Iran by province - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a list of cities in Iran, categorized by province.The census years listed below comes from the Statistical Center of Iran; [1] [2] since the year 2006 the country of Iran has had a census every 5 years. The cities that are bold …
Iran | People, Religion, Leader, President, Map, & Nuclear Deal
WEB2 days ago · Iran is a mountainous, arid, and ethnically diverse country of southwestern Asia. The heart of the Persian empire of antiquity, Iran has long played an important role in the region as an imperial power and as a factor in superpower rivalries. ... Famed for its handsome architecture and verdant gardens, the city fell somewhat into disrepair in ...
Tehran - Wikipedia
WEBTehran [6] (/ t ɛəˈr æ n,-ˈ r ɑː n, ˌ t eɪ-/; Persian: تهران Tehrân [tehˈɾɒːn] ⓘ) is the capital [7] and largest city of Iran.In addition to serving as the capital of Tehran province, the city is the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District. [8] With a population of around 9.4 million in the city, and 16.8 million in the metropolitan area, Tehran is ...
list of cities and towns in Iran - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBThis an alphabetically ordered list of cities and towns in Iran. (See also city; urban planning.)
Iran - The World Factbook
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and Shah Mohammad Reza PAHLAVI was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces led by Ayatollah Ruhollah KHOMEINI established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political authority vested in a religious …
Biggest Cities In Iran - WorldAtlas
WEBJun 18, 2019 · The city is the second largest in Western Asia, third largest in the Middle East, and the world’s 29 th most populous city. In 1776, Agha Mohammad Khan, who was king of Qajar, chose Tehran as the capital of Iran. Currently, the city is home to diverse ethnic groups. Tehrani accent of the Persian language is the native language spoken in …
Cities in Iran → List of Largest Towns, City & Villages [2025]
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Top 5 Major cities in Iran. Tehran, the largest city & capital of Iran, with population of 8.7 million according to the 2016 data. It hosts approximately 11% of Iran’s population and serves as the central hub for the country’s communication and …
Iran’s Complicated MEGACITY: Tehran - YouTube
WEBTehran is the capital of Iran, the world’s only significant theocracy, and the largest city in West Asia, with a population of 15 million.Subscribe for new e...