Alborz Province, Iran · Asia
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Karaj is a major city located in Alborz Province, Iran. With a population of 1,448,075, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Karaj sits in Iran. It's in the Asia/Tehran time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Karaj to your route.
Karaj (Persian: کرج; pronounced [kæˈɾædʒ] ) is a city in the Central District of Karaj County, Alborz province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. Earliest evidence of inhabitation in Karaj can be dated to the Bronze Age at Tepe Khurvin. The city was developed under the rule ofRead more
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."
Although the county hosts a population around 1.97 million, as recorded in the 2016 census, 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. Eshtehard County and Fardis County were split off from Karaj County since the previous census.
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Karaj is located in Alborz Province, Iran, Asia. The coordinates are 35.8327 latitude, 50.9915 longitude.
Karaj has a population of approximately 1,448,075 people, making it a major city in Iran.
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