Ahvaz, Khuzestan

Ahvaz: This city, located in southwestern Iran on the Karun River, serves as the capital of Khuzestan Province.

About

Quick Facts about Ahvaz

Population 1,184,788
Country Iran
State Khuzestan (Iran)
Postal code 61000–61999
Phone Area Codes 0611
Area 528 km2
Official name اهواز
Latitude & Longitude 31.3190,48.6842
Altitude 56 feet / 17 meters
Capital city Ahvaz is capital of Khuzestan Province
Time Zone UTC+03:30
Local time 17:31:54 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Ahvaz is located at 31°19'8"N 48°41'3"E (31.3190100, 48.6842000).

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Official website of Ahvaz

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2011 1,112,021 - census
2016 1,184,788 6.14% census
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