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Alborz province

Ostān-e Alborz
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Map of Iran with Alborz highlighted
Location of Alborz province within Iran
Country Iran
Region Region 1
Capital Karaj
Counties 7
Area
 • Total 5,833 km2 (2,252 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total 2,712,400
 • Density 465.01/km2 (1,204.37/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+03:30 (IRST)
Main language(s) Persian

Alborz province (Persian: استان البرز, Ostān-e Alborz) is one of the 31 provinces in Iran. Its capital city is Karaj. The province is located about 10 kilometers west of Tehran. It sits at the base of the Alborz mountains. Alborz is the smallest province in Iran by land area.

In 2006, the areas that now make up Alborz province had about 2 million people. By 2011, after the province was created, the population grew to over 2.4 million. The latest count in 2016 showed about 2.7 million people living there. Most people in Alborz province, about 92.6%, live in cities. The main group of people living in Alborz are ethnic Persians.

Cities and Counties in Alborz Province

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A map showing the counties within Alborz province.

Alborz province is divided into several smaller areas called counties. Each county has its own cities and towns. The capital city, Karaj, is the largest city in the province.

Here's how the population of Alborz province has changed:

Alborz province population history
Administrative Divisions 2011 2016
Chaharbagh County1
Eshtehard County 37,876
Fardis County 271,829
Karaj County 1,973,470
Nazarabad County 152,437
Savojbolagh County 259,973
Taleqan County 16,815
Total 2,412,513 2,712,400
1Separated from Savojbolagh County in 2019.

Major Cities in Alborz Province

Many people in Alborz province live in its cities. In 2016, over 2.5 million people lived in these cities. The biggest city is Karaj, with almost 1.6 million residents.

Other important cities include:

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

Getting Around Alborz Province

Alborz province has different ways to travel, connecting it to other parts of Iran.

Metro System

The Tehran Metro's Line 5 (dark green) connects to Karaj. There are three metro stations in Alborz province: Karaj, Mohammadshahr, and Golshahr. Another metro line runs for 25 kilometers from Golshahr to Hashtgerd. This line can carry up to 250,000 passengers every day.

Train Travel

Trains that go from Tehran to western Iran, including those heading to Turkey, pass through Karaj. Most of these trains stop at the Karaj railway station.

Bus Routes

Karaj is located on Free Way 2. This important highway connects Tehran with the city of Tabriz. Buses use this route to travel between these major cities.

Shared Taxis

You can find shared taxis, called savari, that travel from Tehran to different parts of Alborz province. These taxis have stations in areas like Vanak, Tajrish, Enghelab, and Azadi in Tehran. The cost of a ride depends on the route.

See also

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