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Tabriz, Iran

Major city · Population 1.4M

Tabriz is the 5th largest city in Iran with a population of approximately 1,424,641 people as of 2026. This makes it the 344th largest city in the world, accounting for 1.56% of Iran's total population of 91.6M. Tabriz is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Tehran timezone. The average annual temperature is 13.1°C with 439 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 1,399 meters above sea level.

Population

1,424,641

Global Rank

#344

Country Rank

#5

% of Iran

1.56%

Avg Temperature

13.1°C

Annual Rainfall

439 mm

Elevation

1,399 m

Timezone

Asia/Tehran

Tabriz on the Map

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Climate in Tabriz

Tabriz's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Dec. The wettest month is May with 105 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

1.7°C
Jan
2.2°C
Feb
6.3°C
Mar
14.9°C
Apr
15.9°C
May
23.2°C
Jun
25°C
Jul
25.5°C
Aug
20.8°C
Sep
13.8°C
Oct
6.5°C
Nov
1.1°C
Dec
1.1°C25.5°C

Monthly Rainfall

47 mm
Jan
35 mm
Feb
77 mm
Mar
28 mm
Apr
105 mm
May
8 mm
Jun
3 mm
Jul
0 mm
Aug
8 mm
Sep
7 mm
Oct
91 mm
Nov
30 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
Isfahan
1.5M
Karaj
1.4M
Shiraz
1.2M
Qom
900K
Ahvaz
841K
Kermanshah
621K
Rasht
595K
Kerman
578K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Tabriz with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Tabriz by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Marand124,19160 km
Marāgheh262,60477 km
Orūmīyeh577,307122 km
Mīāndoāb134,425125 km
Khowy175,370128 km
Mīāneh182,848145 km
Mahābād162,434155 km
Būkān213,331174 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tabriz?

The population of Tabriz, Iran is approximately 1,424,641 people, making it the 344th largest city in the world and the 5th largest in Iran.

Is Tabriz the capital of Iran?

No, the capital of Iran is Tehran. Tabriz is the 5th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Tabriz?

Tabriz has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C and receives 439 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Dec.

What timezone is Tabriz in?

Tabriz is in the Asia/Tehran timezone.