Tehran is located in Northern Iran and has a metropolitan population of 13,413,348, which is 2% less than the average of all major asian cities.
Tehran has a far more metropolitan density (81% more), and moderately more city density (8% more) compared to the average of all Asian Cities.
On the other hand, Tehran has far less city area (km2) (87% less), metropolitan area (km2) (83% less), and a muc
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Geography |
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Iran |
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Northern Iran |
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| Coordinates |
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35 41 46 N 51 25 23 E |
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IRST (UTC+3:30) |
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Western Asia |
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Tehran |
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Demographics & Population |
| Demonym for People |
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Tehranis |
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Islam, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity |
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Islam |
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| Languages/Dialects |
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Farsi |
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| Human Development Index (2011 HDI) |
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High |
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Climate |
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Semi-arid, Continental Climate |
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| Annual Climate Temperature Average High °C (°F) |
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22.7 (72.9) |
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| Annual Climate Temperature Average Low °C (°F) |
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12 (54) |
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Government and Administration |
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And Sheh, B Gh-e Shahr, B Ghest N, Esl Mshahr, Kamalshahr, Karaj, Mal Rd, Mo Ammadshahr, Na Ar B D, P Kdasht, Qarchak, Qods, Rob Kar M, S Leh B D, Shahriyar, Tehr N, V Ram N |
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District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 7, District 8, District 9, Istrict 10, District 11, District 12, District 13, District 14, District 15, District 16, District 17, District 18, District 19, District 20, District 21, District 22 |
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Economy |
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Iranian Rial |
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IRR |
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Automobiles, Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Eeaponry, Textiles, Sugar, Cement, Chemical |
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Communication |
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21 |
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| Postal Code |
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14xxx |
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Tourism |
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Azadi Tower, Milad Tower, Tehran International Tower, Peacock Throne Of The Persian Kings, Golestan Palace, National Museum Of Iran, Sa'dabad Palaces Complex, Glassware And Ceramics Museum Of Iran, The Carpet Museum Of Iran, Tehran's Underglass Painting Museum, Niavaran Palace Complex, And Safir Office Machines Museum, The Tehran Museum Of Contemporary Art, Iranian Imperial Crown Jewels |
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| Best Time To Visit |
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February To June, August To November |
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Transportation |
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Subway, Train, Bus, Taxi |
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| Airport |
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Imam Khomeini International Airport, Mehrabad Airport |
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