Alborz province

Alborz Province (Persian: استان البرز, Ostān-e Alborz ) is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. Its capital is Karaj.

Alborz Province
Ostāne Alborz
Map of Iran with Alborz highlighted
Location of the Alborz Province within Iran
Coordinates: 35.48°N 50.58°E / 35.48; 50.58
Country Iran
RegionRegion 1
CapitalKaraj
Counties6
Area
  Total5,833 km2 (2,252 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1]
  Total2,712,400
  Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+03:30 (IRST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+04:30 (IRDT)
Area code026
Main language(s)Persian

Alborz Province was created by division of Tehran Province into two provinces, after the Parliamentary approval on 23 June 2010, and was introduced as the 31st province of Iran.[2]

References

  1. "National census 2016". amar.org.ir. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
  2. Majlis extends term of councils, votes for new province, Tehran Times, Retrieved on 24 June 2010.
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