The Los Angeles metropolitan area has the
largest Iranian population in the United States.
Within Los Angeles, the Westwood neighborhood, also known
as "Tehrangeles," is a hub for the Iranian
community.
Other areas with significant Iranian populations include
the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and the New
York metropolitan area.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- Los
Angeles: Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian
population in the US, with estimates ranging from 500,000 to 600,000
people.
- Westwood
(Tehrangeles): This area in Los Angeles, near UCLA, has a
high concentration of Iranian businesses and residents, earning it the
nickname "Tehrangeles".
- Washington,
D.C. metropolitan area: A significant number of Iranian
immigrants and Iranian Americans reside in the Washington, D.C. area.
- New
York metropolitan area: New York also has a large Iranian
population, particularly in Long Island.
- San
Francisco Bay Area: The San Francisco Bay Area also has a
noticeable Iranian population.
- Other
areas: Other cities with notable Iranian populations
include Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Boston, and Seattle.
The Iranian population in the US
is diverse, with communities including Iranian Jews, Iranian Azerbaijanis, and
Iranian Armenians.
