Valashahr facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valashahr
Persian: والاشهر
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City
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 Valashahr
Location in Iran
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| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| County | Kazerun |
| District | Jereh and Baladeh |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,972 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Valashahr (Persian: والاشهر) is a city located in the country of Iran. It is found in the Fars Province, which is a large region in Iran. Valashahr is the main city, or "capital," of the Jereh and Baladeh District. This district is part of a bigger area called Kazerun County.
Before Valashahr became the capital of Jereh and Baladeh District, it was the capital of a different area. This older area was known as Jereh Rural District. Later, the capital of Jereh Rural District moved to the village of Jereh.
About Valashahr's People
How Many People Live Here?
Counting people helps us understand how a city grows. This is done through a "census." A census is like a big survey that counts everyone living in an area.
In 2006, the first census mentioned for Valashahr counted 3,936 people. These people lived in 856 different homes.
A few years later, in 2011, another census was done. This time, 4,243 people were counted in Valashahr. They lived in 1,131 homes, showing more families had moved there.
The most recent census mentioned was in 2016. It showed that Valashahr had grown quite a bit. The population reached 5,972 people living in 1,689 homes. This means the city is getting bigger!
City Name Change
Something interesting happened in 2017. The city's name was changed. Before 2017, the city was known as Baladeh. After that year, its name officially became Valashahr.
