Alborz province
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Alborz Province (Persian: استان البرز, Ostān-e Alborz ) is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. Its capital is Karaj.
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Ostāne Alborz | |
|---|---|
 Location of the Alborz Province within Iran | |
| Coordinates: 35°29′N 50°35′E / 35.48°N 50.58°ECoordinates: 35°29′N 50°35′E / 35.48°N 50.58°E | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Region | Region 1 |
| Capital | Karaj |
| Counties | 6 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,833 km2 (2,252 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,712,400 |
| • Density | 465.01/km2 (1,204.37/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+04:30 (IRDT) |
| 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]
Alborz Province Media
- Alborz
References
- ↑ "National census 2016". amar.org.ir. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
- ↑ Majlis extends term of councils, votes for new province, Tehran Times, Retrieved on 24 June 2010.
