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Alborz province

Coordinates: 35°56′N 50°54′E / 35.933°N 50.900°E / 35.933; 50.900
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For the mountain range in northern Iran, see Alborz. For the administrative division of Qazvin province, see Alborz County.

Alborz province
Persian: استان البرز
Province
Map of Iran with Alborz highlighted
Location of Alborz province within Iran
Coordinates: 35°56′N 50°54′E / 35.933°N 50.900°E / 35.933; 50.900[1]
CountryIran
RegionRegion 1
CapitalKaraj
Counties7
Government
 • Governor-generalMojtaba Abdollahi
Area
 • Total
5,833 km2 (2,252 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
2,712,400
 • Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+03:30 (IRST)
Main language(s)Persian

Alborz province (Persian: استان البرز)[a] is one of the 31 provinces of Iran.[3][4] Its capital is the city of Karaj,[3] which lies 10 km west of Tehran, at the foothills of the Alborz mountains. Alborz is Iran's smallest province in area.

History

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In 2010, Karaj, Nazarabad, and Savojbolagh Counties were separated from Tehran province in the establishment of Alborz province.[3]

Demographics

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Ethnicity

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The majority of the population of Alborz identify as ethnic Persians.[citation needed]

Population

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At the time of the 2006 National Census, the counties that were later to form the province had a total population of 2,053,233.[5] The first census after the creation of Alborz province counted 2,412,513 people in 2011.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the province as 2,712,400 people.[2]

Administrative divisions

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The population history and structural changes of Alborz province's administrative divisions over two censuses are shown in the following table.

Alborz Province[b]
Counties 2006[5] 2016[2]
Chaharbagh[c] — —
Eshtehard[d] — 37,876
Fardis[e] — 271,829
Karaj 1,709,481 1,973,470
Nazarabad 128,666 152,437
Savojbolagh 215,086 259,973
Taleqan[f] — 16,815
Total 2,053,233 2,712,400

Cities

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According to the 2016 census, 2,512,737 people (over 92% of the population of Alborz province) live in the following cities:[2]

City Population
Asara 1,339
Chaharbagh 48,828
Eshtehard 29,993
Fardis 181,174
Garmdarreh 22,726
Golsar 13,745
Hashtgerd 55,640
Kamal Shahr 141,669
Karaj 1,592,492
Kuhsar 10,940
Mahdasht 62,910
Meshkin Dasht 62,005
Mohammadshahr 119,418
Nazarabad 119,512
Shahr-e Jadid-e Hashtgerd 42,147
Taleqan 3,545
Tankaman 4,654

Transportation

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  • Metro: Tehran Metro is connected with Karaj through Line 5 (dark green). There are three metro stations in the province: Karaj, Mohammadshahr, and Golshahr. The other line from Golshahr to Hashtgerd is 25 kilometers long and has a capacity of 250,000 passengers daily.[11][12]
  • Train: All trains that connect Tehran with the western parts of Iran and those that go to Turkey, pass through Karaj, and most of them stop at Karaj railway station.
  • Bus: Karaj is on Freeway 2, which connects Tehran and Tabriz.[13]
  • Shared Taxi: Several shared taxi (savari) stations offer the possibility to go from Tehran to different parts of Alborz province. The stations are located in Vanak, Tajrish, Enghelab, and Azadi. Their price varies from 40,000 to 50,000 rials, depending on their routes.[14][15]

See also

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Media related to Alborz Province at Wikimedia Commons

Alborz (province) travel guide from Wikivoyage

Notes

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  1. ^ Also romanized as Ostān-e Alborz
  2. ^ As a part of Tehran province at the 2006 census
  3. ^ Separated from Savojbolagh County after the 2016 census[7]
  4. ^ Separated from Karaj County after the 2011 census[8]
  5. ^ Separated from Karaj County after the 2011 census[9]
  6. ^ Separated from Savojbolagh County after the 2011 census[10]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (18 August 2024). "Alborz province" (Map). openstreetmap.org (OpenStreetMap) (in Persian). Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d 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.
  3. ^ a b c 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.
  4. ^ MPs vote for new province of Alborz Archived 2010-06-25 at the Wayback Machine, Khabaronline, Retrieved on 24 June 2010. (Persian)
  5. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Tehran Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  6. ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Alborz Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 15 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
  7. ^ Jahangiri, Ishaq (8 December 2020) [Approved 18 September 1399]. Letter of approval regarding national divisions in Savojbolagh County, Alborz province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Notification 104922/T57261H. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2024 – via Islamic Council Research Center.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (2010) [Approved 28 June 1389]. Approval letter regarding the rules of national divisions in Savojbolagh County. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Board of Ministers. Notification 154092/T44611H. Archived from the original on 12 November 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2024 – via The Research Center of the Islamic Council of Iran.
  11. ^ "Golshahr-Hashtgerd electric train line". The Iran Project. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  12. ^ "Karaj railway station", Wikipedia, 21 September 2022, retrieved 24 November 2022
  13. ^ "International Travel & Local Transportation | International Workshop on UI GreenMetric". iwgm.ui.ac.id. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  14. ^ Makvandi, Fatemeh (27 July 2021). "Iran Taxi - Quick and Complete Guide - experience Iran like a local". TAPPersia. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  15. ^ says, Farzad (19 March 2019). "Everything you need to know about taxis in Iran". Lost With Purpose - Solo female travel off the beaten track. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
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