Isfahan Province (Persian: استان اصفهان) is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. Its capital is the city of Isfahan. The province is in the center of the country in Iran's Region 2, whose secretariat is located in Isfahan.
Isfahan Province Persian: استان اصفهان | |
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![]() Location of Isfahan Province within Iran | |
Coordinates: 32°40′N 51°55′E / 32.667°N 51.917°E | |
Country | Iran |
Region | Region 2 |
Capital | Isfahan |
Counties | 28 |
Government | |
• Governor-general | Reza Mortazavi |
• MPs of Assembly of Experts | 1 Abdol Mohammad Abdolahi 2 (Morteza Moghtadai) 3 Seyed Abolhasan Mahdavi 4 (Yousef Tabatabai Nejad) |
• Representative of the Supreme Leader | (Yousef Tabatabai Nejad) and Saeed Hosseini (Kashan) |
Area | |
• Total | 107,018 km2 (41,320 sq mi) |
Population (2016) | |
• Total | 5,120,850 |
• Estimate (2020) | 5,343,000 |
• Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
Time zone | (IRST) |
Main language(s) | Predominantly Persian. small Minority: (Bakhtiari Luri), (Qashqai), Georgian, Armenian languages in some regions of the province |
HDI (2017) | 0.830 very high · 3rd |
Website | www |
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1966 | 1,703,701 | — |
1986 | 3,294,916 | +93.4% |
2006 | 4,559,256 | +38.4% |
2011 | 4,879,312 | +7.0% |
2016 | 5,120,850 | +5.0% |
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At the time of the 2006 National Census, the province's population was 4,499,327 in 1,223,684 households, with a literacy rate of 88.65 percent. The following census in 2011 counted 4,879,312 people in 1,454,162 households. At the most recent census in 2016, the population of the province had risen to 5,120,850 in 1,607,482 households.
Geography
The Isfahan Province covers an area of approximately 107,018 square km and is situated in the center of Iran. To its north, stand the (Markazi (Central) Province) and the provinces of Qom and Semnan. To its south, it is bordered by the provinces of Fars, and Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province. Aminabad is the most southern city of Isfahan province just 2 km north of the border. To the east, it is bordered by the province of Yazd. To the west, it shares its border with the province of (Lurestan) and to the southwest lies the province of (Chahar Mahal and Bakhtiyari).
The province experiences a moderate and dry climate on the whole, ranging between 40.6 °C (105.08 °F) and 10.6 °C (51 °F) on a cold day in the winter season. The average annual temperature has been recorded as 16.7 °C (62 °F) and the annual rainfall on average has been reported as 116.9 mm. The city of Sepahan (Esfahan) however experiences an excellent climate, with four distinct seasons.
With an elevation of 4,040 metres, the (Shahankuh) is the highest peak in Isfahan Province. This mountain is located about 20 kilometres southwest of the city of (Fereydunshahr) in the western part of Isfahan Province.
Isfahan province has 52 rivers, mostly small and temporary, with the exception of the (Zāyanderud), which totals 405 km in length a basin area of 27,100 km2.
Biodiversity
Esmaeilius isfahanensis (Farsi: کپوردندان_اصفهان) is a species of (Cyprinodontid) fish endemic to the Zayandehrud river basin (see genus (Esmaeilius)). It is known only from three sites across the province.Allium chlorotepalum is an endemic species of Isfahan province, Astragalus vernaculus is also common in the west of the province.
History
Historians have recorded Espahan, Sepahan or Isfahan initially as a defense and military base. The security and protection of the gradually increasing castles and fortifications, thereby, would provide the protection of residents nearby, therefore leading to the growth of large settlements nearby. These historical castles were Atashgah, Sarooyieh, Tabarok, Kohan Dej, and Gard Dej. The oldest of these is Ghal'eh Sefeed and the grounds at Tamijan from prehistoric times. The historic village of (Abyaneh), a nationwide attraction, also has Sassanid ruins and fire temples among other historical relics.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Isfahan province enjoyed high standards of prosperity as it became the capital of Safavid Persia. While the city of Sepahan (Esfahan) was their seat of monarchical, Kashan was their place of vacation and leisure.
Administrative divisions
The population history and structural changes of Isfahan Province's administrative divisions over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
Counties | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 |
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(Aran va Bidgol) | 89,961 | 97,409 | 103,517 |
(Ardestan) | 43,585 | 41,405 | 42,105 |
(Borkhar) | — | 108,933 | 122,419 |
Borkhar and Meymeh | 277,783 | — | — |
(Buin Miandasht) | — | — | 24,163 |
(Chadegan) | 33,684 | 33,942 | 32,479 |
(Dehaqan) | 34,149 | 34,844 | 34,511 |
(Falavarjan) | 232,019 | 247,014 | 249,814 |
(Faridan) | 81,622 | 79,743 | 49,890 |
(Fereydunshahr) | 38,955 | 38,334 | 35,654 |
(Golpayegan) | 82,601 | 87,479 | 90,086 |
(Harand) | — | — | — |
Isfahan | 1,963,315 | 2,174,172 | 2,243,249 |
(Jarqavieh) | — | — | — |
Kashan | 297,000 | 323,371 | 364,482 |
(Khansar) | 31,542 | 32,423 | 33,049 |
(Khomeyni Shahr) | 282,888 | 311,629 | 319,727 |
(Khur and Biabanak) | — | 17,793 | 19,761 |
(Kuhpayeh) | — | — | — |
(Lenjan) | 225,559 | 246,510 | 262,912 |
(Mobarakeh) | 132,925 | 143,474 | 150,441 |
(Nain) | 54,298 | 38,077 | 39,261 |
(Najafabad) | 279,014 | 300,288 | 319,205 |
(Natanz) | 43,947 | 42,239 | 43,977 |
(Semirom) | 70,735 | 65,047 | 74,109 |
(Shahin Shahr and Meymeh) | — | 196,584 | 234,667 |
(Shahreza) | 139,702 | 149,555 | 159,797 |
(Tiran and Karvan) | 64,043 | 69,047 | 71,575 |
(Varzaneh) | — | — | — |
Total | 4,499,327 | 4,879,312 | 5,120,850 |
Cities
According to the 2016 census, 4,507,430 people (over 88% of the population of Isfahan Province) live in the following cities:
City | Population |
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(Abrisham) | 22,429 |
(Abuzeydabad) | 5,976 |
(Afus) | 3,696 |
(Alavijeh) | 8,067 |
(Anarak) | 1,903 |
(Aran and Bidgol) | 65,404 |
Ardestan | 15,744 |
(Asgaran) | 4,858 |
(Asgharabad) | 6,876 |
(Badrud) | 14,723 |
(Bafran) | 1,978 |
(Bagh-e Bahadoran) | 10,279 |
(Bagh-e Shad) | 4,356 |
(Baharan Shahr) | 11,284 |
(Baharestan) | 79,023 |
(Barf Anbar) | 5,382 |
(Barzok) | 4,588 |
(Buin Miandasht) | 9,889 |
(Chadegan) | 9,924 |
(Chamgardan) | 15,574 |
(Chermahin) | 13,732 |
(Damaneh) | 4,366 |
(Daran) | 20,078 |
(Dastgerd) | 17,775 |
(Dehaq) | 8,272 |
(Dehaqan) | 17,945 |
(Dizicheh) | 18,935 |
(Dorcheh Piaz) | 47,800 |
(Dowlatabad) | 40,945 |
(Ezhiyeh) | 3,156 |
(Falavarjan) | 37,704 |
(Farrokhi) | 2,968 |
(Fereydunshahr) | 13,603 |
(Fuladshahr) | 88,426 |
(Gaz) | 24,433 |
(Goldasht) | 25,235 |
Golpayegan | 58,936 |
(Golshahr) | 9,904 |
(Golshan) | 5,437 |
(Gorgab) | 9,690 |
(Guged) | 6,012 |
(Habibabad) | 9,491 |
(Hana) | 4,922 |
(Harand) | 7,829 |
(Hasanabad) | 4,478 |
(Imanshahr) | 14,633 |
Isfahan | 1,961,260 |
(Jandaq) | 4,665 |
(Jowsheqan-e Qali) | 4,181 |
(Jowzdan) | 6,998 |
(Kamu va Chugan) | 2,434 |
(Karkevand) | 7,058 |
(Kahriz Sang) | 10,442 |
Kashan | 304,487 |
(Kelishad va Sudarjan) | 25,635 |
(Khaledabad) | 3,023 |
(Khansar) | 21,883 |
(Khomeyni Shahr) | 247,128 |
(Khur) | 6,765 |
(Komeshcheh) | 5,100 |
(Khvorzuq) | 29,154 |
(Komeh) | 2,305 |
(Kuhpayeh) | 5,518 |
(Kushk) | 13,248 |
(Lay Bid) | 1,832 |
(Mahabad) | 3,727 |
(Majlesi) | 9,363 |
(Manzariyeh) | 7,164 |
(Meshkat) | 5,357 |
(Meymeh) | 5,651 |
(Mobarakeh) | 69,449 |
(Mohammadabad) | 5,032 |
(Nain) | 27,379 |
(Najafabad) | 235,281 |
(Nasrabad) | 6,425 |
(Natanz) | 14,122 |
(Neyasar) | 2,319 |
(Nikabad) | 4,364 |
(Nushabad) | 11,838 |
(Pir Bakran) | 13,469 |
(Qahderijan) | 34,226 |
Qahjavarestan | 9,712 |
(Qamsar) | 3,877 |
(Rezvanshahr) | 3,606 |
(Rozveh) | 4,332 |
(Sagzi) | 5,063 |
(Sedeh Lenjan) | 19,101 |
(Sefidshahr) | 5,804 |
(Semirom) | 26,942 |
(Shahin Shahr) | 173,329 |
(Shapurabad) | 5,915 |
(Shahreza) | 134,952 |
(Sin) | 5,495 |
(Talkhuncheh) | 9,924 |
(Tarq Rud) | 1,749 |
(Tiran) | 21,703 |
(Tudeshk) | 4,275 |
(Vanak) | 1,665 |
(Varnamkhast) | 18,700 |
(Varzaneh) | 12,714 |
(Vazvan) | 5,952 |
(Zarrin Shahr) | 55,817 |
(Zavareh) | 8,320 |
(Zayandeh Rud) | 9,463 |
(Zazeran) | 7,962 |
(Ziar) | 3,918 |
(Zibashahr) | 10,200 |
Language
A majority of the population speak Persian as first language with a minority of Luri, Turkic, Georgian, Biyabanaki and Armenian speakers.
During the Pahlavi era, a large group of Kurds from the Gulbaghi tribe were moved from the north of Kurdistan province to the city of Isfahan and the cities of Yazd, Kashan, and Nayin. Today, the Gulbaghi tribe are mostly assimilated elements in the population of these cities.
Modern economy
Nine tons of saffron are produced by this province by the year.
It is the biggest milk and dairy producer in Iran.
High tech
The state has 18k active fiber optically connected network ports as of mid 2023.
Military
Iranian armed forces and the Islamic Republic military has several locations inside Isfahan province , There is also (Esfahan nuclear fuel research and production center) nfrpc. (Hesa) specializes in aerospace and helicopter maintenance and weaponry.
Tourism
Bridges
Main Isfahan attractions include
- Shahrestan bridge
- Khajoo (Khaju) Bridge in Isfahan
- siosepol or Si-O-Se-Pol bridge
- Choobi Bridge (Joubi Bridge)
Cuisine
According to the Isfahan atlas[], well-known local dishes include Kebab Golpayegan, Samanu Shahreza, Khansar , Yokhe bread ((Kaak)) and Semirom.
, Kachi,Education
As of 2023, fifty thousand foreigners were studying in schools in Isfahan province.
Public universities
- (Isfahan University of Technology)
- (Isfahan University)
- (Isfahan University of Medical Sciences)
- (Kashan University of Medical Sciences)
- (Isfahan University of Art)
- (Malek-Ashtar University of Technology)
- (University of Kashan)
Islamic Azad Universities
Several well-known (Islamic Azad University) campuses in Iran are located in the province:
- Islamic Azad University of Falavarjan
- (Islamic Azad University of Meymeh)
- (Islamic Azad University of Kashan)
- Islamic Azad University of Shahreza
- (Islamic Azad University of Najafabad)
- (Islamic Azad University of Khomeynishahr)
- (Islamic Azad University of Isfahan)
- (Islamic Azad University of Khorasgan)
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Gallery
- Cultural Heritage of Iran
- Kashan is another cultural jewel of the province. Seen here is the (Agha Bozorg Mosque).
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See also
- Georgians in Iran
- History of Iran
- (List of the historical structures in the Isfahan province)
- (List of cities in Isfahan Province by population)
- (Ostandari Isfahan)
Media related to Isfahan Province at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
- Also romanized as Ostān-e Esfahān, Esfahan, Espahan, or Isphahan
- One of two successor counties to Borkhar and Meymeh County after the census in 2006
- Split into (Borkhar County) and (Shahin Shahr and Meymeh County) after the 2016 census
- Separated from (Faridan County) after the 2011 census
- Separated from Isfahan County after the 2016 census
- Separated from Isfahan County after the 2016 census
- Separated from (Nain County) after the 2006 census
- Separated from Isfahan County after the 2016 census
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Further reading
- Muliani, S. (2001) The Georgians’ position in the Iranian history and civilization (Jaygah-e Gorjiha dar Tarikh va Farhang va Tammadon-e Iran) , Sepahan (Esfahan): Yekta
- Rahimi, M.M. (2001) The Georgians of Iran; Fereydunshahr (Gorjiha-ye Iran; Fereydunshahr), Sepahan (Esfahan): Yekta
- Sepiani, M. (1979) Georgian Iranians (Iranian-e Gorji), Sepahan (Esfahan): Arash
- Isfahan's tourist exhibition mentions the Georgians from Fereydunshahr and Fereydan. The report of this exhibition is available in the web site of the Iranian Cultural Heritage News agency. April 3, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- Saakashvili visited Fereydunshahr and put flowers on the graves of the Iranian Georgian martyrs' graves, showing respect towards this community. November 29, 2005, at the Wayback Machine