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Isfahan, Iran

Major city · Population 1.5M

Isfahan is the 3rd largest city in Iran with a population of approximately 1,547,164 people as of 2026. This makes it the 297th largest city in the world, accounting for 1.69% of Iran's total population of 91.6M. Isfahan is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Tehran timezone. The average annual temperature is 17.6°C with 156 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 meters above sea level.

Population

1,547,164

Global Rank

#297

Country Rank

#3

% of Iran

1.69%

Avg Temperature

17.6°C

Annual Rainfall

156 mm

Elevation

1,575 m

Timezone

Asia/Tehran

Isfahan on the Map

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Climate in Isfahan

Isfahan's warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Dec. The wettest month is Feb with 45 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

5.8°C
Jan
5°C
Feb
9°C
Mar
16.4°C
Apr
21.8°C
May
28.3°C
Jun
32.3°C
Jul
32°C
Aug
24.7°C
Sep
18°C
Oct
13°C
Nov
4.9°C
Dec
4.9°C32.3°C

Monthly Rainfall

6 mm
Jan
45 mm
Feb
45 mm
Mar
24 mm
Apr
12 mm
May
5 mm
Jun
0 mm
Jul
0 mm
Aug
1 mm
Sep
1 mm
Oct
12 mm
Nov
5 mm
Dec

Iran at a Glance

Country Population

91,567,738

Capital

Tehran

Region

Southern Asia

Major Cities

91

GDP per Capita

$5,190

Life Expectancy

77.7 years

Urban Population

77.0%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Other Major Cities in Iran

Tehran
7.2M
Mashhad
2.3M
Karaj
1.4M
Tabriz
1.4M
Shiraz
1.2M
Qom
900K
Ahvaz
841K
Kermanshah
621K
Rasht
595K
Kerman
578K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Isfahan with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Isfahan by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Khomeynī Shahr277,33413 km
Shāhīn Shahr173,32926 km
Najafābād235,28129 km
Shahreẕā134,95274 km
Shahr-e Kord129,15385 km
Īz̄eh119,399193 km
Qom900,000233 km
Masjed Soleymān111,510237 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Isfahan?

The population of Isfahan, Iran is approximately 1,547,164 people, making it the 297th largest city in the world and the 3rd largest in Iran.

Is Isfahan the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran. Isfahan is the 3rd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Isfahan?

Isfahan has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C and receives 156 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jul and the coldest is Dec.

What timezone is Isfahan in?

Isfahan is in the Asia/Tehran timezone.