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Cities Of Iran
This is a list of cities in Iran, categorized by province. The census years listed below comes from the Statistical Center of Iran. Since 2006, Iran has conducted a census every five years. Cities in bold indicate provincial, county, or district capitals. Iran is divided into 31 provinces and includes a total of 1,245 cities. Alborz province Ardabil province Bushehr province Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province East Azerbaijan province Isfahan province Fars province Gilan province Golestan province Hamadan province Hormozgan province Ilam province Kerman province Kermanshah province Khuzestan province Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province Kurdistan province Lorestan province Markazi province Mazandaran province North Khorasan province Qazvin province Qom province Razavi Khorasan province Semnan province Sistan and Baluchestan province South Khorasan province Tehran province West Azerbaijan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iran
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. With a Ethnicities in Iran, multi-ethnic population of over 92 million in an area of , Iran ranks 17th globally in both List of countries and dependencies by area, geographic size and List of countries and dependencies by population, population. It is the List of Asian countries by area, sixth-largest country entirely in Asia and one of the world's List of mountains in Iran, most mountainous countries. Officially an Islamic republic, Iran is divided into Regions of Iran, five regions with Provinces of Iran, 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's Capital city, capital, List of cities in Iran by province, largest city and financial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaharbagh
Chaharbagh () is a city in the Central District of Chaharbagh County, Alborz province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It was the administrative center for Chahardangeh Rural District until its capital was transferred to the village of Sonqorabad. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 5,577 in 1,448 households, when it was in Savojbolagh County of Tehran Tehran (; , ''Tehrân'') is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is the capital of Tehran province, and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District (Tehran County), Central District. With a population of around 9. ... province. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 48,828 inhabitants in 14,380 households, by which time the county had been separated from the province in the establishment of Alborz province. In 2020, the district was separated from the county in establishing Chaharbagh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khalkhal, Iran
Khalkhal () is a city in the Central District of Khalkhal County, Ardabil province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Demographics At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 38,521 in 9,619 households. The following census in 2011 counted 41,165 people in 11,213 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 39,304 people in 11,501 households. Etymology and history According to Vladimir Minorsky, the name ''Khalkhāl'' may indicate a connection with the ancient Kharkhar kingdom, which existed somewhere in the eastern Zagros Mountains in Neo-Assyrian times. The 14th-century author Hamdallah Mustawfi listed Khalkhal in his '' Nuzhat al-Qulub'' as forming part of the '' tuman'' of Ardabil. He described it as "formerly a fair-sized town" that had declined to a mere village by his time. He wrote that Khalkhal had succeeded the earlier city of Firuzabad as the capital of its province after Firuzabad its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meshginshahr
Meshginshahr () is a city in the Central District (Meshgin Shahr County), Central District of Meshgin Shahr County, Ardabil province, Ardabil province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. History The 14th-century author Hamdallah Mustawfi mentioned the city, as ''Khiyāv'', as one of the seven cities in the ''Tumen (unit), tuman'' of Pishkin, or Mishkin. He distinguished between the cities of Khiyav and Pishkin: according to him, Khiyav lay to the south of Mount Sablan and had a warm climate, while Pishkin (which he said had formerly been called "Varāvī") was to the north of Mount Sablan and had a damp climate because the mountain shielded it from the sun. Both cities drew their water from the streams coming down from the mountain. The district of Pishkin, he wrote, grew both grain and fruit in abundance, while Khiyav mostly grew grain. Pishkin was assessed for a tax value of 5,200 dinars, while Khiyav was assessed at 2,000. Mustawfi wrote tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parsabad
Parsabad () is a city in the Central District of Parsabad County of Ardabil province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Parsabad is Iran's northernmost city. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 81,782 in 17,638 households. The following census in 2011 counted 88,924 people in 23,045 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 93,387 people in 26,505 households. Climate Parsabad has a cold semi-arid climate Cold is the presence of low temperature, especially in the atmosphere. In common usage, cold is often a subjective perception. A lower bound to temperature is absolute zero, defined as 0.00K on the Kelvin scale, an absolute thermodynamic ... (BSk). See also Notes References Cities in Ardabil province Populated places in Parsabad County Long stubs with short prose {{Parsabad-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ardabil
Ardabil (, ) is a city in northwestern Iran. It is in the Central District (Ardabil County), Central District of Ardabil County, Ardabil province, Ardabil province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. The city of Ardabil lies close to the borders of the Azerbaijan, Republic of Azerbaijan, 40 kilometers from the village of Diqo. As of the 2022 census, Ardabil's population was 588,000. The population of Ardabil County is about 650,000 with the majority Shia, Shia Muslim. For a brief period in the 10th century, Ardabil was the principal city of Azerbaijan (Iran), Azerbaijan, but it was eventually replaced by Tabriz. Iran under the Safavids, by Roger Savory /Page 1/ (New York, 1980), in 286 bookmarked and searchable pdf pages, with map and illustrations. Scanned by Robert Bedrosian. Ardabil is known for its trade in silk and carpets. Ardabil rugs are renowned and the ancient Ardabil Carpet, Ardabil carpets are considered among the best of c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asara
Asara () is a city in, and the capital of, Asara District in Karaj County, Alborz province, Iran. It also serves as the administrative center for Asara Rural District. The city is in the Alborz (Elburz) mountain range. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, Asara's population was 430 in 125 households, when it was a village in Asara Rural District. In 2008, Asara merged with the villages of Pol-e Khvab, Rey Zamin, and Sira in forming the new city. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 1,339 people in 452 households, by which time the county had been separated from the province in the establishment of Alborz The Alborz ( ) range, also spelled as Alburz, Elburz or Elborz, is a mountain range in northern Iran that stretches from the border of Azerbaijan along the western and entire southern coast of the Caspian Sea and finally runs northeast and merge ... province. See also Notes References Cities in A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taleqan
Taleqan () is a city in the Central District of Taleqan County, Alborz province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It is also the administrative center for Miyan Taleqan Rural District. Taleqan is in the Alborz mountain range. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 3,281 in 988 households, when it was capital of the former Taleqan District in Savojbolagh County, Tehran province. In 2010, the county was separated from the province in the establishment of Alborz province. The district was separated from the county in establishing Taleqan County Taleqan County () is in Alborz province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Taleqan. The area is known for its mild, sunny summers and cold winters. Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar is quoted as saying of Taleqan weather: ''Har che dar Tehran har ..., and Taleqan was transferred to the new Central District as the county's capital. The 2016 census measu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tankaman
Tankaman () is a city in, and the capital of, Tankaman District in Nazarabad County, Alborz province, Iran. It also serves as the administrative center for Tankaman-e Jonubi Rural District. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, Tankaman's population was 4,742 in 1,226 households, when it was a village in Tankaman Rural District of Tehran province. In 2010, the county was separated from the province in the establishment of Alborz The Alborz ( ) range, also spelled as Alburz, Elburz or Elborz, is a mountain range in northern Iran that stretches from the border of Azerbaijan along the western and entire southern coast of the Caspian Sea and finally runs northeast and merge ... province. The 2016 census measured the population as 4,654 in 1,459 households, by which time Tankaman had been converted to a city. See also Notes References Cities in Alborz province Populated places in Nazarabad County 2007 establishments i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuhsar
Kuhsar ( is a city in, and the capital of, Chendar District in Savojbolagh County, Alborz province, Iran. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 7,757, in 2,075 households, when it was in Tehran province. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 10,940 in 3,321 households, by which time the county had been separated from the province in the establishment of Alborz The Alborz ( ) range, also spelled as Alburz, Elburz or Elborz, is a mountain range in northern Iran that stretches from the border of Azerbaijan along the western and entire southern coast of the Caspian Sea and finally runs northeast and merge ... province. See also Notes References Cities in Alborz province Populated places in Savojbolagh County 2004 establishments in Iran {{Savojbolagh-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golsar, Iran
Golsar () is a city in the Central District of Savojbolagh County, Alborz province, Iran. History In 2007, the villages of Seyfabad-e Bozorg and Seyfabad-e Khaleseh in Saidabad Rural District of Tehran Tehran (; , ''Tehrân'') is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is the capital of Tehran province, and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District (Tehran County), Central District. With a population of around 9. ... province merged to form the city of Seyfabad, later renamed Golsar. In 2010, the county was separated from the province in the establishment of Alborz province. Demographics Population The 2016 National Census measured the population of the city as 13,745 people in 4,103 households. See also Notes References Cities in Alborz province Populated places in Savojbolagh County 2007 establishments in Iran {{Savojbolagh-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
