|
Karaj County
Karaj County () is in Alborz province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Karaj. History In 2009, three villages merged in forming the city of Asara. In 2010, the county separated from 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 in the establishment of Alborz province. In 2012, Eshtehard District was separated from the county in establishing Eshtehard County. In 2013, the city of Meshkin Dasht, the Fardis neighborhood in the city of Karaj, and other parts of the county were separated from it to establish Fardis County. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the county's population was 1,709,481 in 472,365 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 1,973,470 in 623,801 households. Administrati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Counties Of Iran
Iran's counties (, Romanization, romanized as ''šahrestân'') are administrative divisions of larger Provinces of Iran, provinces (''ostan''). The word ''shahrestan'' comes from the Persian words ' (city) and ' ("place, land"). "County", therefore, is a near equivalent to (šahrestân). Counties are divided into one or more districts ( ). A typical district includes both cities ( ) and rural districts ( ), which are groupings of adjacent villages. One city within the county serves as the capital of that county, generally in its Central District. Each county is governed by an office known as ''farmândâri'', which coordinates different public events and agencies and is headed by a ''farmândâr'', the governor of the county and the highest-ranking official in the division. Among the provinces of Iran, Fars province, Fars has the highest number of ''shahrestans'' (37), while Qom province, Qom has the fewest (3). In 2005 Iran had 324 ''shahrestans'', while in as of now there ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fardis County
Fardis County () is in Alborz province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Fardis. History In 2010, Karaj County was separated from Tehran province in the establishment of Alborz province. In 2013, the city of Meshkin Dasht, the Fardis neighborhood in the city of Karaj Karaj (; ) is a List of cities in Iran by province, city in the Central District (Karaj County), Central District of Karaj County, Alborz province, Alborz province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. Earl ..., and other parts of the county were separated from it in establishing Fardis County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each. The neighborhood was elevated to city status as Fardis and transferred to the new Central District as the county's capital. Demographics Population At the time of the 2016 National Census, the county's population was 271,829 in 86,619 households. Administrative divisions Fardis County's population and adm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karaj Dam
Amir Kabir dam (), also known as Karaj dam (), is a dam on the Karaj River in the Central Alborz mountain range of northern Iran. It is located northwest of Tehran and north of Karaj. The dam was constructed on the Karaj River, and was the first multi-purpose dam in Iran. Construction The initial studies for Amir Kabir Dam took 22 years until 1956 when formal proceedings began and the dam was constructed from 1957 to 1961 by Morrison-Knudsen Co. From 1950 Khalil Taleghani took part in the construction process. Varian village was originally located on the bed of the Amir Kabir Dam and beside the Karaj River. Following the dam's construction, the village was relocated to higher grounds. This made the village only accessible by waterway. Specifications The ecliptic concrete structure is high, with length on bottom and on top and its watershed is long. The average annual water inflow to its reservoir is 472 million cubic meters. The total capacity of the dam's rese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eshtehard
Eshtehard () is a city in the Central District of Eshtehard County, Alborz province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Demographics Language and ethnicity The majority of the people of Eshtehard belong to the Tat and Azerbaijani ethnic group and they speak the Tati language and Azerbaijani.Tats of Iran and Caucasus, Ali Abdoli, 2010. Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 16,988 in 4,813 households, when it was the capital of the former Eshtehard District in Karaj County, Tehran province. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 29,993 inhabitants in 9,357 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 nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palangabad Rural District
Palangabad Rural District () is in Palangabad District of Eshtehard County, Alborz province, Iran. It is administered from the city of Palangabad. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the rural district's population (as a part of the former Eshtehard District in Karaj County, Tehran province) was 6,613 people in 1,903 households. In 2010, the county was separated from the province in the establishment of Alborz province. In 2012, the district was separated from the county in establishing Eshtehard County, and the rural district was transferred to the new Palangabad District Palangabad District () is in Eshtehard County, Alborz province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Palangabad. History In 2010, Karaj County was separated from Tehran province in the establishment of Alborz province. In 2012, Eshtehard .... The 2016 census measured the population of the rural district as 1,218 in 374 households. The most populous of its 11 vill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nesa Rural District
Nesa Rural District () is in Asara District of Karaj County, Alborz province, Iran. Its capital is the village of Nesa. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the rural district's population (as a part of Tehran province) was 6,081 in 1,617 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the rural district as 1,681 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. The most populous of its 18 villages was Velayat Rud, with 1,382 people. Other villages in the rural district * Asiab Dargah * Azadbar * Emam Cheshmeh * Gach Sar * Garmab * Gashnadar * Gasil * Hasan Kedar * Kohneh Deh * Kushkak * Malek Faliz * Meydanak * Sorkheh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asara Rural District
Asara Rural District () is in Asara District of Karaj County, Alborz province, Iran. It is administered from the city of Asara. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the rural district's population (as a part of Tehran province) was 3,780 in 1,109 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the rural district as 3,063 people in 1,101 households, by which time the county had been separated from the province in the establishment of Alborz province. The most populous of its 11 villages was Shahrestanak, with 1,307 people. Other villages in the rural district * Dardeh * Do Khanvari * Hameh Ja * Kiasar * Kiasarlat * Laniz * Murud *Sarak Saraks () (from Sanskrit Śrāvaka) is a Jain community in Jharkhand, West Bengal and Bihar. They have been followers of Jainism, such as vegetarianism, since ancient times, however, were isolated and separated from the main body of the Jai ... * Shelnak * Tekyeh-e Sepahsalar See also Referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adaran Rural District
Adaran Rural District () is in Asara District of Karaj County, Alborz province, Iran. Its capital is the village of Adaran. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the rural district's population (as a part 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) was 8,995 in 2,681 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the rural district as 7,679 people in 2,743 households, by which time the county had been separated from the province in the establishment of Alborz province. The most populous of its 31 villages was Kondor, with 1,922 people. Other villages in the rural district * Abharak * Arangeh * Avizar * Ayegan * Charan * Gurab * Hareyn * Jey * Kalha * Kalvan * Khur * Khuzankola * Kushk-e Bala * Leylestan * Nash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammadshahr
Mohammadshahr () is a city in the Central District of Karaj County, Alborz province, Iran, serving as the administrative center for Mohammadabad Rural District. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 83,126 in 21,071 households, when it was in Tehran province. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 119,418 people in 35,902 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 Karaj County {{Karaj-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahdasht
Mahdasht () is a city in the Central District of Karaj County, Alborz province, Iran. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 43,100 in 10,760 households, when it was in Tehran province. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 62,910 people in 19,147 households, by which time the county had been separated from the province in the establishment of Alborz province. Notable people Baito Abbaspour, bodybuilder. Majid Khodabandelou, retired footballer who previously played in the top three divisions of the Iranian football league system The Iranian football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for soccer, football clubs in Iran. Structure The current structure has been in place since 2001. The Iran's Premier Football League, Pro League is the highest level of cl .... See also Notes References Cities in Alborz province Populated places in Karaj County {{Karaj-geo-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamal Shahr
Kamal Shahr () is a city in the Central District of Karaj County, Alborz province, Iran, serving as the administrative center for Kamalabad Rural District. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 80,435 in 20,940 households, when it was in Tehran province. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 141,669 people in 43,171 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 Karaj County {{Karaj-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garmdarreh
Garmdarreh () is a city in the Central District of Karaj County, Alborz province, Iran, serving as the administrative center for Garmdarreh Rural District. In 2004, the village of Garmdarreh merged with the villages of Kuhak (کوهک), Amirabad (امیرآباد), Qaleh-ye Salar Nasriyeh-ye Garmdarreh (قلعه سالارناصریه گرمدره), Sa'adatiyeh-ye Qadim (سعادتیه قدیم), and Sa'adatiyeh-ye Now (سعادتیه نو), converting to the city of Garmdarreh. Demographics Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 12,738 in 3,329 households, when it was in Tehran province. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 22,726 people in 7,129 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 wes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
