Kerman
Kerman is a city in and capital of Kerman Province, Iran. As per 2016 census, 537,718 people lived there in 162,677 households.[5]
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Persian: کرمان Kārmānia, Boutiā, Carmānia, Karmana | |
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| Coordinates: 30°17′28″N 57°04′04″E / 30.29111°N 57.06778°ECoordinates: 30°17′28″N 57°04′04″E / 30.29111°N 57.06778°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Kerman |
| County | Kerman |
| District | Central |
| Founded | c. 3rd century AD |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Saeed Shaarbaf [2][3] |
| Area | |
| • City | 220 km2 (92.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,755 m (5,758 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • City | 537,718 |
| • Urban | 738,374 [4] |
| • Population Rank in Iran | 10th |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Postal code | 761 |
| Main language(s) | Persian |
| Climate | BWk |
| Website | kermancity |
It is the largest and most developed city in the province and one of the most important cities in southeastern Iran. It is also one of the largest cities of Iran in terms of area. Kerman is famous for its long history and strong cultural heritage.[6] The city is home to many historic mosques and Zoroastrian fire temples. Kerman has been the capital city of Iranian dynasties several times during its history. It is located on a large, flat plain, 800 km (500 mi) south-east of Tehran, the capital of Iran.[7]
Kerman Media
Dirham of Abbasid caliph al-Mahdi ibn al-Mansur, 8th century. Silver 2.95 g
The Rayen Castle, the second largest brick building in the world
Kirman vase carpet from South east Persia, mid 17thc entury, corroded black, minute repairs in centre, otherwise outstanding condition*11ft.1in. x 5ft. (339cm. x 153cm),sold as Lot 100 of sale 7845 by Christie's in London on April 15th 2010 for record price of £6,201,250/$9.599 Million (including buyer's premium). It was a record for both carpets and islamic art in general.
Tiled dome of the Shrine of Shah Nematollah Vali, in Mahan, 20 mi (32 km) outside of Kerman
Kerman's Adineh bus terminus
Boeing 747-400 of Iranian airline, Mahan Air
Inside view of Ganjali Khan Mosque, Ganjali Khan Complex, Kerman, Iran
Ganjali Khan Caravanserai, Kerman, Iran
References
- ↑ {{{publisher}}}. Kerman, Kerman County [map].
- ↑ معرفی شهردار.
- ↑ The mayor of Kerman was elected. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ↑ Statistical Center of Iran > Home. Amar.org.ir. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
- ↑ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016) (in fa). AMARThe Statistical Center of Iran. p. 08. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ↑ Kerman Historical-Cultural Structure (in en). UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ↑ جدیدتخبار کرمان | خبرگزاری باشگاه خبرنگاران (in fa-IR). خبرگزاری باشگاه خبرنگاران | آخرین اخبار ایران و جهان | YJC. Retrieved 2022-03-27.[dead link]
