Qaem Shahr facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Qaem Shahr
Persian: قائمشهر
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 Qaem Shahr
Location in Iran
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| Country | Iran |
| Province | Mazandaran |
| County | Qaem Shahr |
| District | Central |
| Area | |
| • City | 45 km2 (17 sq mi) |
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| • City | 204,953 |
| • Density | 4,550/km2 (11,800/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 247,953 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Qaem Shahr (pronounced "Gha-em Shahr") is an important city in the Mazandaran province of Iran. It is the main city of Qaem Shahr County. Before 1979, the city was called Ŝâhi. After the Iranian Revolution in 1979, its name was changed to Qaem Shahr.
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People and Population
How Many People Live Here?
Qaem Shahr has grown a lot over the years. In 1951, about 18,000 people lived there. By 1991, this number had grown to over 123,000.
According to a census in 2016, the city's population was 204,953 people. They lived in more than 68,000 households. This shows that Qaem Shahr is a busy and growing city.
Geography
Where is Qaem Shahr?
Qaem Shahr is located about 228 kilometers (142 miles) northeast of Tehran, the capital of Iran. You can reach it by following Road 79. The city is also close to other important cities in Mazandaran province. It is 19 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of Babol and 23 kilometers (14 miles) southwest of Sari, which is the capital of the province.
This city is a key spot for the North Iranian railway. It's where the railway leaves the flat plains of Mazandaran. Then, it begins to cross the Alborz mountains. These are the highest mountains in the Middle East.
What is the Climate Like?
Qaem Shahr has a mild climate. Summers are generally warm, and winters are cool. The city receives a good amount of rain throughout the year. This helps keep the area green and fertile.
Famous People
Many talented people come from Qaem Shahr. Here are some of them:
- Behdad Salimi (born 1989) – a famous weightlifter
- Farhad Majidi – a football (soccer) player
- Nader Dastneshan (1960–2021) – a football coach
- Mehrdad Oladi (1985–2016) – a football player
- Mehrdad Kafshgari (born 1987) – a football player
- Fereydoon Fazli (born 1971) – a football player
- Babak Nourzad (born 1978) – a wrestler
- Mojtaba Tarshiz (born 1978) – a football player
- Farshid Talebi (born 1981) – a football player
- Maysam Baou (born 1983) – a football player
- Mehdi Jafarpour (born 1984) – a football player
- Mohammad Abbaszadeh (born 1990) – a football player
- Ali Alipour (born 1995) – a football player
- Behnam Tayyebi (born 1975) – a wrestler
- Ahmad Mohammadi (born 1989) – a wrestler
- Mansour Hedayati – a poet who lives in Qaem Shahr
Places to See
- Islamic Azad University of Qaemshahr: This is an important university in the city.
- Telar jungle park: A great place to enjoy nature and the outdoors.
Sports
Qaem Shahr is well-known for its sports. It has produced many great athletes. For example, Behdad Salimi, a world and Olympic champion in weightlifting, is from Qaem Shahr.
See also
In Spanish: Qaem Shahr para niños
