Mahābād, West Azerbaijan

Iran

City36.7631° N, 45.7222° E

Mahābād, in West Azerbaijan, Iran, is a city. Its population is 162,434.

Population162,434

ProvinceWest Azerbaijan

Coordinates36.7631° N, 45.7222° E

CountryIran

Rank in Iran#61 of 81,883

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About Mahābād

The geographic coordinates of Mahābād are 36.76° N, 45.72° E, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. Administratively, it falls within West Azerbaijan, Iran.

Out of 81,883 localities in Iran, Mahābād ranks #61 with 162,434 inhabitants.

Cities in West Azerbaijan

Within the West Azerbaijan region of Iran, Mahābād stands alongside cities like Orūmīyeh, Būkān, Khowy. Mahābād has 162,434 inhabitants.

Orūmīyeh577,307 Būkān213,331 Khowy175,370 Mīāndoāb132,819 Salmās81,606 Naqadeh73,528 Piranshahr61,973 Takāb51,541 Oshnavīyeh50,661 Sardasht46,412

Universities in Mahābād

Mahābād is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Islamic Azad University of Mahabad	1986	—	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mahābād?

Mahābād has a population of 162,434. It ranks #61 in Iran by population.

What province or state is Mahābād in?

Mahābād is located in West Azerbaijan, Iran.

Where is Mahābād located?

Mahābād is located at coordinates 36.76° N, 45.72° E in West Azerbaijan, Iran.

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