Karaj
کرج | |
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City | |
Panoramic, Soleymaniyeh Palace, Taleghani Boulevard, Pearl Palace, Tulips Festival, Amir Kabir dam lake, Zana Aderan Village | |
 Seal | |
  Karaj | |
| Coordinates: 35°49′38″N 50°56′56″E / 35.82722°N 50.94889°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Alborz |
| County | Karaj |
| District | Central |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mehrdad Kiani |
| • City Council Chairman | Javad Chapardar |
| Area | |
| • City | 162 km2 (63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,312 m (4,304 ft) |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
| • City | 1,592,492 |
| • Density | 9,800/km2 (25,000/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,973,470 |
| • Metro | 2,512,737[2] |
| • Population Rank in Iran | 4th |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Area code | 026 |
| Climate | BSk |
| Website | karaj.ir |
Karaj (Persian: کرج; pronounced [kæˈɾædʒ] )[a] is a city in the Central District of Karaj County, Alborz province, Iran, serving as capital of the province,[5] the county, and the district.[6] The earliest records of Karaj date back to the 30th century BC. The city was developed under the rule of the Safavid and Qajar Empire and is home to historical buildings and memorials from those eras. This city has a unique climate due to access to natural resources such as many trees, rivers, and green plains. After Tehran, Karaj is the largest immigrant-friendly city in Iran, so it has been nicknamed "Little Iran."[citation needed]
Although the county hosts a population around 1.97 million, as recorded in the 2016 census,[3] most of the 1,419 km2 (548 sq mi) county is rugged mountain. The urban area is the fourth-largest in Iran, after Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan.[7] Eshtehard County[8] and Fardis County[9] were split off from Karaj County since the previous census.
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (17 August 2024). "Karaj, Karaj County" (Map). openstreetmap.org (OpenStreetMap) (in Persian). Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Alborz downloaded document [dead link]
- ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Alborz Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 28 January 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Karaj can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3069644" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ Larijani, Ali (2010) [Approved 16 April 1389]. Alborz province establishment law. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Guardian Council. Notification 412/30588. Archived from the original on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (10 December 2014) [Approved 21 June 1369]. Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Tehran province centered on the city of Tehran. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Notification 8416/T133K. Archived from the original on 30 November 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2023 – via Islamic Parliament Research Center.
- ^ City Population: IRAN: Major Cities
- ^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (2012) [Approved 17 March 1391]. Approval letter regarding national divisions in Alborz province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Board of Ministers. Notification 50868/T46965H. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2024 – via The Research Center of the Islamic Council of Iran.
- ^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (1 July 2013) [Approved 29 March 1392]. Approval letter regarding country divisions in Alborz province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Notification 84917/T49173H. Archived from the original on 26 July 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2024 – via The Research Center of the Islamic Council of Iran.
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