Shiraz

Shiraz is an important city in Southern Iran. About 1.4 million people live there. Shiraz is the fourth biggest city in Iran by population, and is the capital of Fars Province.

شیراز
Shiraz skyline
Tomb of HafezTomb of Saadi
Karim Khan Citadel, ShirazShah Cheragh
Shiraz Botanical GardenNasir ol Molk Mosque, Shiraz
Flag of Shiraz
 
Shiraz is located in Middle East
Shiraz
Shiraz
Location of Shiraz within Iran
Coordinates: 29°36′36″N 52°32′33″E / 29.61000°N 52.54250°E / 29.61000; 52.54250Coordinates: 29°36′36″N 52°32′33″E / 29.61000°N 52.54250°E / 29.61000; 52.54250
Country Iran
ProvinceFars
CountyShiraz
BakhshCentral
Government
 • TypeCity Council
 • MayorMohammad Hasan Asadi
Area
 • City240 km2 (86.487 sq mi)
 • Land240 km2 (86.487 sq mi)
 • Water0 km2 (0 sq mi)  0%
Elevation
1,500 m (5,200 ft)
Population
 (2016 census)
 • Density6,670/km2 (18,600/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,565,572[2]
 • Metro
1,800,000[1]
 • Population rank
5th (Iran)
Time zoneUTC+03:30 (IRST)
License plate63–93
Websiteshiraz.ir
Arg of Karim Khan, Capital of Iran during the Zand dynasty

Shiraz Media

References

  1. "Major Agglomerations of the World – Population Statistics and Maps". citypopulation.de. 2018-09-13. Archived from the original on 2018-09-13.
  2. "Statistical Center of Iran > Home".