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For other uses of a similar name, see
Markazi .
Province in Region 4, Iran
Markazi Province (Persian : استان مرکزی )[a] provinces of Iran . The word markazi means "central" in Persian and the province lies in central Iran. Its capital is the city of Arak .[4]
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the province had a population of 1,326,826 in 364,155 households.[5] [6] Region 4 .[7] [2] Persians make up the majority of the province,[7] Azerbaijanis , Kurds , Lurs , etc.[8]
The present borders of the province date to 1977, when the province was split into the current Markazi and Tehran province , with portions being annexed by Isfahan province , Semnan province , and Zanjan province .
History
[ edit ] The Congregation Mosque of Narāgh. Markazi Province is rich in historical and architectural heritage.
Markazi Province was part of the Median Empire in the first millennium BC, which included all of the central and western parts of modern-day Iran . The region is considered to be one of the ancient settlements on the Iranian plateau . Numerous remaining ruins testify to the antiquity of this area.
In the early centuries of Islam, the name of the area was changed to Jibal or Kuhestan . By the early 10th century, Khorheh had become a famous city of Jibal province, followed by Tafresh and Khomein .
In recent times, the expansion of the North-South railroad (commonly known as the Persian Corridor
Many figures in Iranian history trace their origins to this province. namely: Mirza Abu'l-Qasem Qa'em-Maqam , Abbas Eqbal Ashtiani , Mirza Taqi Khan Amir Kabir , Mirza Bozorg Qa'em-Maqam , Mahmoud Hessabi , Ayatollah Khomeini , Ayatollah Araki , and many others.
Administrative divisions
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The population history and structural changes of Markazi Province's administrative divisions over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.
Markazi Province
Counties
2006[5]
2011[6]
2016[2]
Arak 602,971
599,634
591,756
Ashtian 19,011
17,105
16,357
Delijan 43,388
48,986
51,621
Farahan [b] —
30,042
28,994
Khomeyn 108,840
107,368
105,017
Khondab [c] —
58,262
54,018
Komijan 45,296
39,340
36,441
Mahallat 48,458
53,381
55,342
Saveh 235,843
259,030
283,538
Shazand 118,789
117,746
117,571
Tafresh 46,680
25,912
24,913
Zarandieh 57,550
57,153
63,907
Total 1,326,826 1,413,959 1,429,475
Cities
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According to the 2016 census, 1,099,764 people (over 76% of the population of Markazi Province) live in the following cities:[2]
City
Population
Arak 520,944
Ashtian 8,763
Astaneh 7,166
Aveh 3,906
Delijan 40,902
Davudabad 5,491
Farmahin 5,756
Gharqabad 5,375
Hendudur 1,918
Javersiyan 4,993
Karchan 3,743
Khenejin 3,235
Khomeyn 72,882
Khondab 7,810
Khoshkrud 5,246
Komijan 8,776
Mahajeran 20,346
Mahallat 43,245
Mamuniyeh 21,814
Milajerd 9,288
Naraq 2,592
Nimvar 7,507
Nowbaran 3,334
Parandak 6,886
Qurchi Bashi 1,374
Razeghi 826
Saruq 1,345
Saveh 220,762
Shahbaz 7,536
Shazand 21,181
Tafresh 16,493
Tureh 2,302
Zavieh 6,027
Colleges and universities
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Arak University of Medical Sciences
Arak University of Technology
University of Arak
Tafresh University
Islamic Azad University of Khomein[8]
Islamic Azad University of Arak
Islamic Azad University of Saveh[11]
Islamic Azad University of Farahan[12]
Islamic Azad University of Ashtian
Islamic Azad University of Tafresh
Farhangian University of Arak
Energy University (Saveh)[13]
Gallery
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Kharpahlou Village
14th century ceramic bowl with hare and flying
Simurghs from Sultanabad (today Arak)
See also
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Markazi Province at Wikimedia Commons
Notes
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^ Separated from Arak County after the 2006 census[10]
References
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^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab" . hdi.globaldatalab.org . Retrieved 13 September 2018 .
^ Habibi, Hassan (21 June 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of Markazi province's divisions to the citizenship of Arak city" . Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political Commission of Defense of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024 .
^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" . AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 00. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022 .
^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)" . Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 00. Archived from the original (Excel) on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 .
^ a b "همشهری آنلاین-استانهای کشور به ۵ منطقه تقسیم شدند (Provinces were divided into 5 regions)" . Hamshahri Online (in Persian). 23 June 2014. Archived from the original on 23 June 2014.
^ a b "Islamic Azad University of Khomein" . Iaukhomein.ac.ir. Archived from the original on 12 August 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012 .
^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (11 November 1388). "Approval letter of reforms and divisional changes in Markazi province" . SOLH (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024 .
^ Davodi, Parviz (29 July 1386). "Approval letter regarding the reforms of country divisions in Markazi province" . Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024 .
^ Islamic Azad University of Saveh . Retrieved 7 August 2012 .
^ "Islamic Azad University of Farahan" . Iau-farahan.ac.ir. Retrieved 7 August 2012 .
^ "موسسه آموزش عالي غير انتفاعي غير دولتي انرژي ساوه" . Energy.ac.ir. 25 July 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2012 .
External links
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Places adjacent to Markazi province
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Capital
Counties and cities
Sights
Chal nakhjir cave, Delijan
Khorheh
Atashkoh fire temple, Nimvar
Mausoleum of Mahmoud Hessaby ,Tafresh
Arak's grand Bazzar
Mahallat's flower and plant festival
Aveh ancient cite, Saveh
Chaharfasl bath museum, Arak
Hezaveh village
Jameh Mosque of Saveh
Panzdah khordad dam
Emarat lake, Shazand
Azadkhan cave, Mahallat
Miqan Wetland
Mostufi-al-mamalek's castle, Ashtian
Dudahak caravansary, Delijan
Naragh's historical complex
Sepahdar school, Arak
Sheshnaveh mosque
Mahdiabad's Yakhchal
populated places
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