Tehran
Iran • MENA
Primary City: Tehran
Primary State/Province: Tehran
Primary Language: Persian
Population: 16.0M
GDP: $68B • GDP per capita: $4,230
GAWC Class: 6
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
48.5%
National Capital
Capital city of Iran
Largest City
Largest metro area in Iran
Key Statistics
Major Teams
1
Total Teams
3
Metro Stations
142
Commuter Rail
11
Universities
10
Cultural Events
1
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 1 | #T-224 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 3 | #T-309 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 2 | #T-66 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 0 | — |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $0 | — |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 1 | #T-60 |
| Universities ↗ | 10 | #T-15 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 2 | #T-50 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 2 | #T-107 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 4 | #T-29 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 5.0 | #T-42 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 0.0 | — |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 142 | #44 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 11 | #T-191 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 0 | — |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 2 | #T-181 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Notable Venues1 venue
Football
Azadi Stadium
Tehran
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams3 teams
Football/Soccer • Iran
Esteghlal
Tehran • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Iran
Persepolis FC
Tehran • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Iran
Paykan FC
Tehran • Level: 1
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals2 events
1976 Asian Cup Final
Football Final
1976 • Tehran
1968 Asian Cup Final
Football Final
1968 • Tehran
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Fajr International Film Festival
Tehran • Film Festival
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries1 item
National Museum of the Islamic Revolution & Holy Defense
Tehran • History
Landmarks & Civic1 item
Iran Mall
Tehran • Shopping
Supertall Structures (350m+)1 structure
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milad Tower | Tehran | 435 | 2007 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities10 entries
Islamic Azad University
Tehran, Iran
University of Tehran
Tehran, Iran
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Tehran, Iran
Sharif University of Technology
Tehran, Iran
Tarbiat Modares University
Tehran, Iran
Amirkabir University of Technology
Tehran, Iran
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Tehran, Iran
Iran University of Science and Technology
Tehran, Iran
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Tehran, Iran
Shahid Beheshti University
Tehran, Iran
Infrastructure
Airport2 entries
Imam Khomeini International Airport
Tehran • 2 - Major International
Mehrabad International Airport
Tehran • 3 - International
Military Base1 entry
Armed Forces General Staff / IRGC HQ
Tehran • Military HQ
Metro System (142 stations)2 entries
Karaj Metro
Karaj • 10 stations
Tehran Metro
Tehran • 132 stations
Suburban Rail (11 stations)1 entry
Tehran Metro Line 5
Tehran • 11 stations
Central Bank1 entry
Central Bank of Iran
Tehran • Central Bank
Stock Exchange2 entries
Iran Fara Bourse Securities Exchange
Tehran • Stock Exchange
Tehran Stock Exchange
Tehran • Stock Exchange