Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
7.2M
Population
686 km2
Area
64 Mbps
Internet
1,179m
Elevation
UTC+03:30
Timezone
THR (10km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Tehran is a capital city in Iran with a population of 7.2M. Internet speeds average 64 Mbps download. The city has 28,301 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Iran
Region
Southern Asia
Population
7.2M
Timezone
UTC+03:30
Elevation
1,179 m
Language
Persian (Farsi)
Status
Capital City
Airport
THR
GPS
35.69, 51.42
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
1,321 restaurants mapped in Tehran
Tech
64 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Economy
77% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
Travel
THR airport just 10 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
28,301 total POIs 41.3 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
1,321
Cafes
1,004
Bars
3
Fast Food
819
Shopping
Supermarkets
1,288
Convenience
357
Shopping Malls
604
Healthcare
Hospitals
195
Clinics
2,188
Pharmacies
1,196
Education
Schools
1,998
Universities
308
Libraries
140
Recreation
Parks
4,142
Playgrounds
381
Sports
1,261
Cinemas
79
Museums
129
Theatres
52
Transport
Bus Stops
2,993
Train Stations
129
Fuel Stations
184
Services
Banks
2,592
ATMs
936
Post Offices
92
Police
259
Fire Stations
113
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
64 Mbps
Download
33 Mbps
Upload
29ms
Latency
126,567
Tests
48,479
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - May
6°
J
8°
F
12°
M
19°
A
25°
M
30°
J
32°
J
30°
A
25°
S
19°
O
12°
N
8°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 18.9 C Range: 5.8 - 31.9 C Rain: 292 mm/year Sunshine: 3,698 h/year
CITY SCORES
92.2
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
63.0
Overall
COST OF LIVING
EIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
23.1
Overall
77% cheaper than NYC
11.4
Rent
89% cheaper than NYC
22.3
Groceries
78% cheaper than NYC
16.6
Restaurants
83% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
THR
Mehrabad International Airport
10 km from center
Very close — ~15 min ride
FUN FACTS
Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran.
It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District.
With a population of around 9 million in the city, and 16.8 million in the metropolitan area, Tehran is the most populous city in Iran and West Asia, the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo, and the 24th-most-populous metropolitan area in the world.
In classical antiquity, part of the territory of present-day Tehran was occupied by Rhages (now Ray), a prominent Median city that was destroyed in the medieval Arab, Turkic, and Mongol invasions.
Under Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896), Tehran witnessed Iran's first institute of higher learning, bank, railway line, and museum.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Tehran known for?
Tehran is a city in Iran. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Tehran?
Tehran has an average download speed of 64 Mbps and upload speed of 33 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Tehran?
Tehran has an average year-round temperature of approximately 18.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Tehran?
Tehran is served by THR (Mehrabad International Airport), approximately 10 km from the city center.
What is the population of Tehran?
The population of Tehran is approximately 7.2M.
What infrastructure does Tehran have?
Tehran has 28,301 mapped points of interest, including 1,321 restaurants, 195 hospitals, 1,998 schools.
What country is Tehran in?
Tehran is located in Iran.
