Iran cities list with latitude and longitude in CSV,SQL,XML,JSON formats

Iran
Iran
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Last update : 15 January 2025.

Country
Iran
Capitale
Tehran
Number of cities
69434
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This is the best list of 69434 cities in the Iran available in 4 formats ( CSV, Json, SQL, XML ). We have cleaned up the Geoname database to leave only the towns, capitals and villages. All are all associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).

Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.

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Geoname_IDCityAlternate_NameCountry_CodeRegionSub_regionLatitudeLongitudeElevationPopulationTimezoneFcode_Name
116464Seh GonbadKamalabad,Kamālābād,Seh Gonbad,sh gnbd,سه گنبدIRNorth Khorasan37.2448958.103220Asia/Tehranpopulated place
110959Zīr-e TūtZir-e Tut,Zīr-e Tūt,zyr twt,زير توتIRKohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad31.0924750.778280Asia/Tehranpopulated place
124427Mazra‘eh-ye SavārehMazra`eh Savareh,Mazra`eh-ye Savareh,Mazra‘eh Savāreh,Mazra‘eh-ye Savāreh,Savareh,Savareh Mazra`eh,Savāreh,Savāreh Mazra‘eh,Suara,Umai,Umay,Ūmay,مزرعه سوارهIREast Azerbaijan38.496446.38310Asia/Tehranpopulated place
6986544Aḩshām-e TorkhāAhsham-e Torkha,Aḩshām-e Torkhā,ahsham trkha,احشام ترکهاIRKerman28.346656.86220Asia/Tehranpopulated place
385217QāsemābādQasemabad,Qāsemābād,qasim abad,قاسِم آبادIRMāzandarān36.7997253.141670Asia/Tehranpopulated place
4014Yūsef ShavānYusef Shavan,Yūsef Shavān,ywsif shawan,يوسِف شَوانIRKordestān35.6166746.833330Asia/Tehranpopulated place
142592ĀychīAichi,Aitchi,Aychi,aychy,Āychī,آیچیIRKordestān36.213446.20440Asia/Tehranpopulated place
7319470‘Abbāsīābād-e Khūk Āb`Abbasiabad-e Khuk Ab,عبّاسی آباد خوک آب,‘Abbāsīābād-e Khūk ĀbIRRazavi Khorasan35.9131161.072640Asia/Tehranpopulated place
1161271EspekārEsikar,Espakar,Espakār,Espekar,Espekār,Espkar,Espkār,Esīkār,aspkar,اسپکارIRSistan and Baluchestan26.5707861.31520Asia/Tehranpopulated place
1160423Korūchī-ye BālāKoruchi-ye Bala,Korūchī-ye Bālā,Kusechi,Kuseychi,Kusichi,Kūsechī,Kūseychī,Kūsīchī,krwchy bala,کروچی بالاIRSistan and Baluchestan26.863462.02270Asia/Tehranpopulated place
1113570Padah ShāhīPadah Shahi,Padah ShāhīIRSistan and Baluchestan29.360.150Asia/Tehranpopulated place
113965Sorkhan Kalātehsurkhan kalatih,سُرخَن كَلاتِهIRMāzandarān36.912554.596110Asia/Tehranpopulated place
130780ĪmānābādAzna,Aznā,Imanabad,ayman abad,azna,yman abad,Īmānābād,ازنا,ايمان آباد,يمان آبادIRLorestan Province33.3840748.608030Asia/Tehranpopulated place
124645MashkānMashgan,Mashkan,Mashkian,Mashkiān,Mashkān,Māshgān,Māshkān,mshkan,مشکانIRWest Azerbaijan36.799345.06130Asia/Tehranpopulated place
127173KhūgKhug,Khugi,Khuk,Khūg,Khūgī,Khūk,khwg,khwgy,خوگ,خوگیIRSouth Khorasan Province33.9076458.770760Asia/Tehranpopulated place
39922Nār KalātehNar Kalateh,Nār Kalāteh,Tar Kalateh,Tār Kalāteh,nar klath,tar klath,تار كلاته,نار کلاتهIRGolestan37.0616455.1050Asia/Tehranpopulated place
42977Gowd-e ShīshūGowd-e Shishu,Gowd-e ShīshūIRKerman30.7557.016670Asia/Tehranpopulated place
39673GanūGanu,Ganū,gnw,گنوIRGolestan36.7262154.785230Asia/Tehranpopulated place
9099310‘Ālī Sefīd`Ali Sefid,ʿaly sfyd,عالی سفید,‘Ālī SefīdIRKerman28.0747658.924650Asia/Tehranpopulated place
18155BālderlūBalderlu,Bālderlū,baldirlw,baldrlw,بالدرلو,بالدِرلوIRWest Azerbaijan37.546245.24450Asia/Tehranpopulated place
9883ŞafarīnSafarin,Surin,Sūrīn,sfryn,swryn,Şafarīn,سورين,صفرينIRQazvīn36.4977450.307480Asia/Tehranpopulated place
66202Fatḩ KūhFath Kuh,Fatḩ Kūh,Fitkuh,Fitkūh,fath kwh,فَتح كوهIR31.3556.20Asia/Tehranpopulated place
1159432SūrakSirgan,Sirgān,Surak,SūrakIRSistan and Baluchestan25.5508360.234720Asia/Tehranpopulated place
39178QolīābādQoliabad,Qolīābād,qly abad,قلی آبادIRGolestan36.915154.660570Asia/Tehranpopulated place
6676871HejrānHejran,Hejrān,hjran,هجرانIRWest Azerbaijan36.473545.42780Asia/Tehranpopulated place
43120KīdarKidar,KīdarIRSistan and Baluchestan25.5333359.016670Asia/Tehranpopulated place
27511Shafī KhānShafi Khan,Shafī Khān,shfy khan,شفی خانIRIlam Province33.8485146.54420Asia/Tehranpopulated place
7414303Shahīd BeheshtīPapi Kam,Pāpī Kam,Shahid Beheshti,Shahrak-e Shahid Beheshti,Shahrak-e Shahīd Beheshtī,Shahīd Beheshtī,papy km,shhrk shhyd bhshty,shhyd bhshty,شهرک شهید بهشتی,شهید بهشتی,پاپی کمIRKhuzestan32.5711448.421390Asia/Tehranpopulated place
7625297Sīb KalāyehSib Kalayeh,Sīb Kalāyeh,syb klayh,سیب کلایهIRMāzandarān36.6951150.659020Asia/Tehranpopulated place
7542216MonīrMonir,Monīr,mnyr,منیرIRIsfahan32.9111649.970240Asia/Tehranpopulated place
46709GhaẕanfarkhānīEslamabad,Eslāmābād,Ghazanfarkhani,Ghaẕanfarkhānī,Qal`eh-ye Ghazanfarkhani,Qal‘eh-ye Ghaẕanfarkhānī,aslam abad,ghdnfrkhany,اسلام آباد,غضنفرخانیIRKohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad30.6518451.803230Asia/Tehranpopulated place
47792Takhteh MārāmTakhteh Maram,Takhteh Mārām,takhtih maram,تَختِه مارامIRHormozgan27.717555.880280Asia/Tehranpopulated place
132094ḨammāmīānHammalian,Hammameyan,Hammamian,Hammian,Hammiān,Hammāliān,hamamian,hamamyan,hmamyan,حمّامیان,حَمّاميان,حَمّامِيان,Ḩammāmeyān,ḨammāmīānIRWest Azerbaijan36.564946.19620Asia/Tehranpopulated place
34172Kalāteh-ye ĀkhūndKalateh-ye Akhund,Kalāteh-ye Ākhūnd,klath akhwnd,کلاته آخوندIRRazavi Khorasan35.6326659.768370Asia/Tehranpopulated place
35131Rūm QūyūsīOrum Quyusi,Orūm Qūyūsī,Rum Quyusi,Rūm Qūyūsī,arwm qwywsy,rwm qwywsy,اروم قویوسی,روم قويوسیIREast Azerbaijan38.5886645.549530Asia/Tehranpopulated place
11796347Ḩasan SarāHasan Sara,hsn sra,حسن سرا,Ḩasan SarāIRGīlān37.0670750.059630Asia/Tehranpopulated place
402381Mow’menābādMow’menabad,Mow’menābād,mwmn abad,مؤمن آبادIRKerman28.939158.53210Asia/Tehranpopulated place
119019QūzhdQuzhd,Qūzhd,qwzhd,قوژدIRRazavi Khorasan35.2089758.464070Asia/Tehranpopulated place
6986619Dahaneh RūrshāhDahaneh Rurshah,Dahaneh Rūrshāh,Godar Shah,Godār Shāh,dhnh rwrshah,gdar shah,دهنه رورشاه,گدار شاهIRHormozgan28.126356.81230Asia/Tehranpopulated place
115346ShāţerShater,Shatir,Shātir,Shāţer,shatr,شاطرIRLorestan Province33.6023249.483840Asia/Tehranpopulated place
6686722Qeshqeneh-ye SofláQeshqeneh-ye Sofla,Qeshqeneh-ye Soflá,qshqnh sfly,قشقنه سفلیIRWest Azerbaijan36.643845.54380Asia/Tehranpopulated place
39237Z̄eylābādZeylabad,Z̄eylābād,dhil abad,ذِيل آبادIRSemnan36.0554.333330Asia/Tehranpopulated place
10780KhorāsānīKhorasani,KhorāsānīIRGīlān36.7344349.432770Asia/Tehranpopulated place
48008Kamāl GahromīKamal Gahromi,Kamāl Gahromī,kamal gahrumy,كَمال گَهرُمیIRHormozgan27.1388956.084170Asia/Tehranpopulated place
20931ḨeşārHesar,Hesar Kharabeh,Hesar Sardar,hisar kharabih,hisar sardar,hsar,حصار,حِصار خَرابِه,حِصار سَردار,Ḩeşār,Ḩeşār Kharābeh,Ḩeşār SardārIRWest Azerbaijan37.709944.93970Asia/Tehranpopulated place
7092704Posht RūdPosht Rud,Posht Rūd,psht rwd,پشت رودIRSistan and Baluchestan28.4733961.490160Asia/Tehranpopulated place
8076131ḨājjīābādHajjiabad,hajy abad,حاجی آباد,ḨājjīābādIRHormozgan27.3965554.277220Asia/Tehranpopulated place
121561Palam BāghīPalam,Palam Baghi,Palam Bāghī,Palam-e Baghi,Palmi,Palom,Palām,Palām-e Bāghī,Sar Qal`eh-ye Palmi,Sar Qal‘eh-ye Palmī,plam baghy,plm baghy,سر قلعه پلمی,پلام باغی,پلم باغیIRKhuzestan31.9772149.914750Asia/Tehranpopulated place
18234‘Abdollāh Kandī`Abdollah Kandi,عبدالله کندی,عَبد اللَّه كَندی,‘Abdollāh KandīIRWest Azerbaijan37.784545.16970Asia/Tehranpopulated place
10024Qānshār BolāghQanshar Bolagh,Qānshar Bolāgh,Qānshār Bolāgh,qanshar blagh,قانشار بلاغIRQazvīn36.4297249.6660400Asia/Tehranpopulated place
3316Qareh Bolāgh-e ‘OlyāQareh Bolagh-e `Olya,Qareh Bolāgh-e ‘Olyā,قره بلاغ عليا,قَرِه بُلاغِ عُلياIRWest Azerbaijan36.8546.48480Asia/Tehranpopulated place
143657AmīrābādAmirabad,Amīrābād,amyr abad,امیر آبادIRKerman29.217455.84850Asia/Tehranpopulated place
6686391ShahīnānShahinan,Shahīnān,shhynan,شهینانIRKordestān36.163745.79260Asia/Tehranpopulated place
28632KoldehKoldeh,Koldeh-e Pa’in,Koldeh-e Pā’īn,Kul Deh,Kuldi,Kūl Deh,Pa’in Mahalleh,Pā’īn Maḩalleh,kldh,payyn mhlh,پایین محله,کلدهIRGīlān37.2301749.878060Asia/Tehranpopulated place
37009Seh Kūh SarSeh Kuh Sar,Seh Kūh Sar,sh kwh sr,سه کوه سرIRGīlān37.4547848.891910Asia/Tehranpopulated place
6711385Mīlgeh-e SeyfollāhMileh Gah-e Sofla Baba’i,Milehgah,Milehgeh,Milgeh-e Seyfollah,Milgeh-e Siah Siah,Mīleh Gah-e Soflá Bābā’ī,Mīlehgah,Mīlehgeh,Mīlgeh-e Seyfollāh,Mīlgeh-e Sīāh Sīāh,mylgh syf allh,mylgihi syah syah,mylh gr sfly babayy,ميلگه سيف الله,ميلگِهِ سياه سياه,میله گر سفلی بابائیIRKermānshāh33.947846.54560Asia/Tehranpopulated place
24020Choghā ZardChogha Zard,Choghā Zard,Choqa Zard,Choqā Zard,chgha zrd,chqa zrd,چغا زرد,چقا زردIRKermānshāh34.3804646.882490Asia/Tehranpopulated place
15349MīrābādMirabad,Mīrābād,myr abad,میر آبادIRRazavi Khorasan35.1815358.332670Asia/Tehranpopulated place
131564Hend ChūbHend Choob,Hend Chub,Hend Chūb,Hendeh Chub,Hendeh Chūb,Hendehchu,Hendehchū,Hondah Chu’iyeh,Hondah Chū’īyeh,Hund Chub,Hund Chūb,hnd chwb,هند چوبIRIsfahan32.718353.13360Asia/Tehranpopulated place
134342GadūgānlūGaduganlu,Gadūgānlū,gdwganlw,گدوگانلوIRNorth Khorasan37.5257558.072410Asia/Tehranpopulated place
7625507Tallār Sar-e BālāTallar Sar-e Bala,Tallār Sar-e Bālā,tlar sr bala,تلار سر بالاIRMāzandarān36.8465250.715230Asia/Tehranpopulated place
113269Deh-e NowDeh-e Now,Tappeh Now,Tieh Now,Tīeh Now,dh nw,tapih nu,tyih nu,تيِه نُو,تَپِّه نُو,ده نوIRBushehr29.220551.07640Asia/Tehranpopulated place
36778Āb Bahār-e YekAb Bahar-e Yek,Noh Mili,Nōh Mīlī,ab bhari yk,Āb Bahār-e Yek,آب بهارِ یکIRKhuzestan32.057949.19250Asia/Tehranpopulated place
7568559Ḩowẕ-e Karbalā’ī AsadollāhHowz-e Karbala’i Asadollah,hwd krblayy asdallh,حوض کربلائی اسداللّه,Ḩowẕ-e Karbalā’ī AsadollāhIRSouth Khorasan Province34.7380357.476210Asia/Tehranpopulated place
6776579Sīāh DūlSiah Dul,Siah Dul-e `Olya,Sīāh Dūl,Sīāh Dūl-e ‘Olyā,syah dwl,سیاه دول,سیاه دول علیاIRLorestan Province33.849448.29080Asia/Tehranpopulated place
127234KhosrowābādKhosrowabad,Khosrowabad-e Fa`leh Gori,Khosrowabad-e Fa`leh Kori,Khosrowābād,Khosrowābād-e Fa‘leh Gorī,Khosrowābād-e Fa‘leh Korī,Khusruabad,Khūsrūābād,khsrw abad,خسرو آباد,خسرو آباد فعله گریIRKermānshāh34.9610547.785840Asia/Tehranpopulated place
406494Kūy-e Ẕīā’ābādKuy-e Zia’abad,Kūy-e Ẕīā’ābād,Sadeqiyeh,Zeya’abad,Zeya’abād,Zia’abad,sadqyh,Şādeqīyeh,زِيَءَباد,صادقیه,ضياء آباد,کوی ضياء آباد,Ẕīā’ābādIRTehran35.5417351.23830Asia/Tehranpopulated place
14861Kal PārāhKal Parah,Kal Pārāh,Nunanganun,Nunangenan,Nūnanganūn,Nūnangenān,kl parah,nwnngnwn,نوننگنون,کل پاراهIRKhuzestan31.9909749.909860Asia/Tehranpopulated place
117475SangSang,Sang Siriz,Sang-e Siriz,Sang-e Sīrīz,sng,سنگIRKerman30.8692856.142070Asia/Tehranpopulated place
136951FīrūzmandDeh-e Firuz Vand,Deh-e Fīrūz Vand,Firuzmand,Fīrūzmand,dihi fyrwz wand,fyrwzmand,دِهِ فيروز وَند,فيروزمَندIRLorestan Province34.1338948.008890Asia/Tehranpopulated place
132499ḨabībābādHabibabad,hbyb abad,حبیب آباد,ḨabībābādIRIsfahan33.512352.55340Asia/Tehranpopulated place
15111Dam Tang-e ChāhenDam Tang-e Chahen,Dam Tang-e Chāhen,Damtang-e Shahin,Damtang-e Shāhīn,dm tng chahn,دم تنگ چاهنIRKohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad30.9976450.298360Asia/Tehranpopulated place
123022MūrānMuran,Murun,Mūrān,Mūrūn,mwran,mwrwn,موران,مورونIRKohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad31.0963150.166480Asia/Tehranpopulated place
10471Chelvān SarāChalmansara,Chalmansarā,Chelvan Sara,Chelvān Sarā,chlmnsra,chlwan sra,چلمنسرا,چلوان سراIRGīlān36.7805849.807810Asia/Tehranpopulated place
132443Haft CheshmehHaft Cheshmeh,hft chshmh,هفت چشمهIRKohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad31.0686851.030340Asia/Tehranpopulated place
6657595Deh-e SenjedīDeh-e Senjedi,Deh-e Senjedī,dh snjdy,ده سنجدیIRSistan and Baluchestan30.9965661.469480Asia/Tehranpopulated place
137522Darreh PazgehDarreh Pazgeh,Darreh RazgehIRChaharmahal and Bakhtiari32.2405650.224440Asia/Tehranpopulated place
6727286Shahrak-e Beheshtīshhrk bhshty,شهرک بهشتیIRKermānshāh34.479747.70020Asia/Tehranpopulated place
7918MīrnāMirna,Mīrnā,myrna,میرناIRMāzandarān36.4305452.217780Asia/Tehranpopulated place
36472Lāgelāl-e TalkorLagelal-e Talkor,Lāgelāl-e TalkorIRKhuzestan32.7833348.40Asia/Tehranpopulated place
7010036Gardaneh-ye ZardGardaneh-ye Zard,grdnh zrd,گردنه زردIRSistan and Baluchestan28.75360.85440Asia/Tehranpopulated place
35989Kalleh SarKalleh Sar,Kolah Sar,klh sr,کله سرIRQazvīn35.7851348.895110Asia/Tehranpopulated place
126875Kohlū-ye ‘OlyāKahloo Olya,Kholeh Bala,Kholeh Bāla,Kohlu,Kohlu Bala,Kohlu-ye Bala,Kohlu-ye `Olya,Kohlū,Kohlū Bālā,Kohlū-ye Bālā,Kohlū-ye ‘Olyā,khlw bala,كهلو بالا,کهلو علیاIRMarkazi35.0268149.709740Asia/Tehranpopulated place
26480Qeshlāq-e Jūq-e BālāQeshlaq Jug-e `Olya,Qeshlaq-e Juq-e Bala,Qeshlaq-e Juq-e `Olya,Qeshlāq Jūg-e ‘Olyā,Qeshlāq-e Jūq-e Bālā,Qeshlāq-e Jūq-e ‘Olyā,qshlaq jwq bala,قشلاق جوق بالا,قشلاق جوق علياIRZanjan36.6172447.562780Asia/Tehranpopulated place
36581GarpārehGarpareh,GarpārehIRKhuzestan32.8666748.366670Asia/Tehranpopulated place
26185Pālkānlū-ye Pa’īnPalkanlu-ye Pa’in,Palkanlu-ye Sofla,Pālkānlū-ye Pa’īn,Pālkānlū-ye Soflá,palkanlw payyn,پالکانلو پايینIRRazavi Khorasan37.5698858.884170Asia/Tehranpopulated place
131009ḨoseynābādHoseynabad,Hoseynabad-e Bozorg,Husainabad,Husainābād,Khusainabad,hsyn abad,حسین آباد,Ḩoseynābād,Ḩoseynābād-e BozorgIRQazvīn36.3132649.812060Asia/Tehranpopulated place
8597Shahrak-e Emām KhomeynīShahrak-e Emam Khomeyni,Shahrak-e Emām Khomeynī,shhrk amam khmyny,شهرک امام خمینیIRMāzandarān36.4573352.211120Asia/Tehranpopulated place
121495Pāpolī-ye VosţáPa Poli-ye Vasati,Paplu,Papoli,Papoli Sofla,Papoli Soflá,Papoli-ye Miani,Papoli-ye Vosta,Papuli,Paypol-e Vosta,Pā Polī-ye Vasaţī,Pāplu,Pāpolī,Pāpolī-ye Mīānī,Pāpolī-ye Vosţá,Pāpūlī,Pāypol-e Vostá,paply wsty,پاپلی وسطیIRQazvīn35.965250.08890Asia/Tehranpopulated place
136681Deh MollāBandar-e Pa’in,Bandar-e Pā’īn,Deh Molla,Deh Mollayan,Deh Mollā,Deh Mollāyān,bndr payyn,dh mla,dh mlayan,بندر پائین,ده ملّا,ده ملّايانIRHormozgan27.543756.39970Asia/Tehranpopulated place
1113366Nūr Moḩammad BāzārNur Mohammad Bazar,Nūr Moḩammad BāzārIRSistan and Baluchestan25.4666761.050Asia/Tehranpopulated place
7542447RazgehRazgeh,rzgh,رزگهIRLorestan Province32.9270349.526270Asia/Tehranpopulated place
1114694HūshābHushab,HūshābIRSistan and Baluchestan26.0102861.209170Asia/Tehranpopulated place
6652860Chāh ShūlīChah Shuli,Chāh Shūlī,chah shwly,چاه شولیIRFars29.052252.35670Asia/Tehranpopulated place
39585Kūrān TappehKuran Tappeh,Kūrān Tappeh,kwran tapih,كوران تَپِّهIRGolestan36.9380654.591670Asia/Tehranpopulated place
7088028‘Abbāsābād-e Katakī`Abbasabad-e Kataki,عباس آباد کتکی,‘Abbāsābād-e KatakīIRKerman27.8389358.357960Asia/Tehranpopulated place
34568Ḩasanābād-e BālāHasanabad-e Bala,hsn abad bala,حسن آباد بالا,Ḩasanābād-e BālāIRRazavi Khorasan35.0124259.487260Asia/Tehranpopulated place
36971Chālī DarrehChali Barreh,Chali Darreh,Chali Nareh,Chālī Barreh,Chālī Darreh,Chālī Nareh,chaly brh,chaly drh,chaly narih,چالی بره,چالی دره,چالی نَرِهIRArdabīl37.2624848.892770Asia/Tehranpopulated place
1114875Jangal-e MūkānJangal-e Mukan,Jangal-e Mūkān,jngl mwkan,جنگل موکانIRSistan and Baluchestan27.5735261.001280Asia/Tehranpopulated place
13828Golbahār-e YūsefābādGolbahar-e Yusefabad,Golbahār-e Yūsefābād,gl bhar ywsf abad,گل بهار یوسف آبادIRLorestan Province33.181249.674010Asia/Tehranpopulated place

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The Geographic Diversity of Iran

Iran, located in Western Asia, is a country of immense geographical and cultural diversity. Its position at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East has influenced its history, climate, and settlement patterns. Iran is bordered by Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, as well as the Caspian Sea to the north and the Persian Gulf to the south. The country’s geography is defined by vast mountain ranges, sprawling deserts, fertile plains, and extensive coastlines.

The central part of Iran is dominated by the Iranian Plateau, a vast region surrounded by mountain ranges, including the Zagros Mountains to the west and the Alborz Mountains to the north. These mountain ranges not only contribute to the country’s rugged terrain but also influence its climate, agriculture, and settlement patterns. The southern coast along the Persian Gulf is characterized by warm, humid weather, while the northern coastal region along the Caspian Sea has a milder climate, with lush forests and fertile agricultural land.

The central desert regions of Iran, such as the Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut, form some of the most arid and inhospitable landscapes on Earth. These areas contrast sharply with the fertile plains found along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and in the valleys of the Zagros mountains. Iran’s rich and varied geography has influenced its culture, economy, and the way people live, from the urban centers in the valleys to the rural communities scattered across the plains and deserts.

Administrative Divisions: Provinces and Regions of Iran

Iran is divided into 31 provinces, known as "ostan," each of which has its own administrative structure and governance. The provinces are further subdivided into counties ("shahrestan"), districts ("bakhsh"), and villages, with Tehran, the capital, being a unique province and city. Tehran is not only the political and economic hub of Iran but also one of the largest cities in the Middle East, with a population that exceeds 8 million people.

The other provinces of Iran are as diverse as the landscape itself. Provinces like Fars, Isfahan, and Khorasan are known for their historical significance and cultural heritage. Isfahan, often referred to as "Half of the World," is famous for its Persian architecture and ancient sites, while Fars is the birthplace of Persian civilization and home to the ancient ruins of Persepolis. The eastern province of Khorasan, once a major center for trade and culture, remains a strategic region with an important role in agriculture, particularly wheat production.

Other provinces, such as Mazandaran, located along the Caspian Sea, are known for their lush greenery and fertile agricultural lands, while provinces like Yazd and Kerman are situated in the desert regions and are renowned for their unique architecture designed to cope with the harsh climate. The vast diversity in geography and climate across Iran’s provinces has fostered a wide range of cultural, economic, and social traditions, each region with its own distinct identity.

Cities and Towns: Urbanization and Development in Iran

Iran’s cities, both large and small, are strategically located to maximize the benefits of the country’s geography. Tehran, the capital, is located in the northern part of the country at the foot of the Alborz Mountains, giving it a stunning backdrop and a climate that is cooler than the central and southern regions. It is the country’s political, cultural, and economic center, and the population density in Tehran is among the highest in the region.

Other major cities such as Mashhad, Shiraz, and Isfahan also serve as key urban centers. Mashhad, located in the northeastern part of Iran, is one of the most important religious and pilgrimage sites in the Muslim world, while Shiraz, located in the south, is famous for its cultural heritage, including its role as the historical capital of Persia. Isfahan, in central Iran, remains a center for Persian art, architecture, and history.

Despite the concentration of large cities like Tehran, Iran has a relatively low urbanization rate compared to other countries in the region, with many people still living in rural areas. The central and eastern provinces of Iran, such as Semnan, Kerman, and Yazd, have small, scattered towns and villages, often relying on agriculture, handicrafts, and trade. Geographic data on the cities of Iran, including their precise locations, can provide valuable insights into the urbanization patterns, economic activity, and cultural influences that define the country’s development.

Geographical Data: Mapping the Cities and Regions of Iran

To fully understand the geography of Iran and its urban development, obtaining detailed data on the cities, regions, and administrative divisions is essential. Geographic information, such as the latitude and longitude of cities like Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad, allows for the creation of precise maps that offer valuable insights into how Iran’s cities are situated in relation to one another and to their natural surroundings.

For example, Tehran’s geographic location, perched between the Alborz Mountains and the plains, has directly influenced its urban expansion and infrastructure development. Similarly, Isfahan’s location along the Zayandeh River has shaped the city’s growth, allowing it to become a historic center of Persian architecture and commerce.

In addition to urban areas, rural towns and villages in Iran’s desert regions, such as Yazd and Kerman, face different challenges and opportunities based on their geographic locations. Understanding the geographic data of these towns helps address issues such as water scarcity, agriculture, and transportation infrastructure in arid climates. The use of geographic data in planning and development ensures that resources are used efficiently and that regions are developed in harmony with their natural environment.

Latitude and Longitude: Precise Mapping of Iran’s Cities and Regions

Latitude and longitude are essential tools for accurately mapping the cities and regions of Iran. By obtaining the precise coordinates of major cities and towns, such as Tehran, Mashhad, and Shiraz, it is possible to study the relationships between urban centers, agricultural regions, and natural resources. This data also allows for better transportation planning, disaster management, and climate adaptation strategies.

For example, knowing the latitude and longitude of Tehran allows urban planners to assess its infrastructure, accessibility to neighboring regions, and its vulnerability to natural disasters such as earthquakes. Similarly, the geographic coordinates of Mashhad and Shiraz can provide insights into their regional importance, particularly in terms of religious tourism, cultural heritage, and agriculture.

Geographic data is also crucial for mapping out Iran’s vast natural resources, such as oil reserves, minerals, and agricultural lands. Understanding the spatial distribution of these resources, along with population densities, allows for the creation of targeted policies aimed at promoting sustainable development and resource management.

Geographic Data for Sustainable Development in Iran

Iran faces several challenges related to sustainable development, particularly in terms of managing its water resources, diversifying its economy, and addressing environmental concerns in both urban and rural areas. Geographic data plays a critical role in addressing these challenges, as it enables policymakers and planners to understand the distribution of resources and develop strategies for sustainable growth.

In regions like Kerman and Yazd, which face water scarcity, geographic data can help identify areas where irrigation systems can be improved or where alternative water sources can be utilized. In the agricultural provinces of Fars and Khuzestan, understanding the spatial distribution of fertile land can help optimize farming practices and improve food security.

In urban centers like Tehran, geographic data is essential for addressing the challenges posed by rapid population growth, air pollution, and traffic congestion. With accurate geographic data, city planners can create more efficient public transportation systems, improve waste management, and develop green spaces that help mitigate the environmental impacts of urbanization.

The Future of Iran: Leveraging Geographic Data for Growth and Development

As Iran continues to modernize and develop its economy, geographic data will play an increasingly important role in shaping the country’s future. By obtaining detailed information on cities, regions, and natural resources, Iran can plan for more sustainable urbanization, better resource management, and improved infrastructure.

Geographic data allows for targeted investments in regions that require development while also preserving the unique cultural and natural landscapes of the country. As Iran moves toward greater regional integration and economic diversification, understanding the geographic dynamics of its cities and provinces will be critical in ensuring that development is both balanced and sustainable.

Conclusion

In conclusion, obtaining accurate geographic data on Iran’s cities, regions, and natural resources—including precise latitude and longitude coordinates—is essential for understanding the country’s geography and supporting its development goals. Geographic data plays a vital role in urban planning, environmental sustainability, and resource management. By leveraging this data, Iran can continue to grow and develop in a way that maximizes its potential while preserving its rich cultural heritage and natural resources.

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