List of largest cities of Iran - Wikipedia
WEBTehran, with a population of 8.7 million (2016 census), is the largest city in Iran and is the nation's capital. Tehran is home to around 11% of Iran's population. It is the hub of the country's communication and transport networks.
Tehran - Wikipedia
WEBTehran is Iran's primate city, and is considered to have the most modernized infrastructure in the country. However, the gentrification of old neighbourhoods and the demolition of buildings of cultural significance have caused concerns.
List of cities in Iran by province - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a list of cities in Iran, categorized by province. The census years listed below comes from the Statistical Center of Iran; [1] [2] since the year 2006 the country of Iran has had a census every 5 years. The cities that are bold are capitals of provinces, counties & districts. Iran has 31 provinces and 1245 cities.
Biggest Cities In Iran - WorldAtlas
WEBJun 18, 2019 · Some of the biggest Iranian cities are looked at below. Tehran is the capital city of both the nation of Iran and Tehran Province. It is the also the country's biggest and its most populated city with a population of 15,232,564.
Tehran | History, Population, & Tourism | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Tehrān, the capital city of Iran and the centre of the province (ostān) of Tehrān, located in north-central Iran at the foot of the Elburz mountain range.
Cities in Iran → List of Largest Towns, City & Villages [2025]
WEBAug 7, 2024 · Tehran – Capital City Of Iran. Tehran is the city travellers love to hate, with many avoiding a stay here altogether en route to Iran’s more popular tourist destinations. But as to discover more, the capital’s gorgeous galleries, sociable locals and exhilarating pace give it a beautiful side too.
Discover Tehran: The Capital of Iran - Iranopedia
WEBUncover the vibrant energy of Tehran, Iran's capital city. Explore bustling bazaars overflowing with treasures, marvel at awe-inspiring palaces, and delve into rich Persian history. Discover modern museums, hidden alleyway …
Tehrān - Ancient Capital, Persian Empire, Modern Metropolis
WEB3 days ago · Aug. 19, 2024, 9:04 PM ET (AP) US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hacks targeting Trump, Biden-Harris campaigns. In the 13th century Tehrān was a prosperous market town, known for its pomegranates, its 12 rival neighbourhoods with their underground dwellings surrounded by a band of trees, and its defiance of the government.
Tehrān summary | Britannica
WEBTehrān, or Teheran, City (pop., 2006: 7,797,520), capital of Iran. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Elburz Mountains. It was originally a suburb of ancient Rhagae (Rey), which was destroyed by the Mongols in 1220 and was later the home of several Ṣafavid rulers of Persia (16th–18th century).
Iran - The World Factbook
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Introduction. Background. Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and Shah Mohammad Reza PAHLAVI was forced into exile.