Markazi Province (Persian: استان مرکزی, Ostān-e Markazi) is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. The word markazi means "central" in Persian. The capital of the province is the city of Arak. At the time of the National Census of 2006, the province had a population of 1,326,826 in 364,155 households.[3] The following census in 2011 counted 1,413,959 people in 426,613 households.[4] In 2014 it was placed in Region 4.[5] At the most recent census in 2016, the population had increased to 1,429,475 in 455,866 households.[1]Persians make up the majority of the province,[5] but there are significant minorities of Azerbaijanis, Kurds, Lurs, etc.[6]
Markazi province lies in central Iran. 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.
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) and the establishing of major industries helped boost development in the area.
14th century ceramic bowl with hare and flying Simurghs from Sultanabad (today Arak)
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Markazi Province Persian استان مرکزی Ostan e Markazi is one of the 31 provinces of Iran The word markazi means central in Persian The capital of the province is the city of Arak At the time of the National Census of 2006 the province had a population of 1 326 826 in 364 155 households 3 The following census in 2011 counted 1 413 959 people in 426 613 households 4 In 2014 it was placed in Region 4 5 At the most recent census in 2016 the population had increased to 1 429 475 in 455 866 households 1 Persians make up the majority of the province 5 but there are significant minorities of Azerbaijanis Kurds Lurs etc 6 Markazi Province مادستان استان مرکزیProvinceA view of Amingholamali Saveh Jamee mosqueLocation of Markazi province in IranCoordinates 34 05 43 N 49 41 27 E 34 0954 N 49 6909 E 34 0954 49 6909 Coordinates 34 05 43 N 49 41 27 E 34 0954 N 49 6909 E 34 0954 49 6909CountryIranRegionRegion 4CapitalArakCounties12Government Governor generalFarzad MokhlesolaemehArea Total29 127 km2 11 246 sq mi Population 2016 Total1 429 475 Density49 km2 130 sq mi 1 Time zoneUTC 03 30 IRST Main language s PersianHDI 2018 0 791 2 high 15thMarkazi province lies in central Iran 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 Contents 1 History 2 Administrative divisions 2 1 Cities 3 Colleges and universities 4 Gallery 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed January 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Congregation Mosque of Naragh 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 and the establishing of major industries helped boost development in the area Many figures in Iranian history trace their beginnings 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 Edit Markazi Province Population History Administrative Divisions 2006 3 2011 4 2016 1 Arak County 602 971 599 634 591 756Ashtian County 19 011 17 105 16 357Delijan County 43 388 48 986 51 621Farahan County1 30 042 28 994Khomeyn County 108 840 107 368 105 017Khondab County2 58 262 54 018Komijan County 45 296 39 340 36 441Mahallat County 48 458 53 381 55 342Saveh County 235 843 259 030 283 538Shazand County 118 789 117 746 117 571Tafresh County 46 680 25 912 24 913Zarandieh County 57 550 57 153 63 907Total 1 326 826 1 413 959 1 429 4751Separated from Komijan County and Tafresh County2Separated from Arak CountyCities Edit According to the 2016 census 1 099 764 people over 76 of the population of Markazi province live in the following cities 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 and Zavieh 6 027 1 Colleges and universities EditArak University of Medical Sciences Arak University of Technology University of Arak Tafresh University Islamic Azad University of Khomein 6 Islamic Azad University of Arak Islamic Azad University of Saveh 7 Islamic Azad University of Farahan 8 Islamic Azad University of Ashtian Islamic Azad University of Tafresh Farhangian University of Arak Energy University Saveh 9 Gallery Edit Kharpahlou Village Painting attributed to Amir Kabir National Museum of Iran 14th century ceramic bowl with hare and flying Simurghs from Sultanabad today Arak References Edit a b c d Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran 1395 2016 AMAR in Persian The Statistical Center of Iran p 00 Archived from the original Excel on 17 October 2020 Retrieved 19 December 2022 Sub national HDI Area Database Global Data Lab hdi globaldatalab org Retrieved 2018 09 13 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 Excel Iran Data Portal in Persian The Statistical Center of Iran p 00 Retrieved 19 December 2022 a b همشهری آنلاین استان های کشور به ۵ منطقه تقسیم شدند Provinces were divided into 5 regions Hamshahri Online in Persian June 23 2014 Archived from the original on June 23 2014 a b Islamic Azad University of Khomein Iaukhomein ac ir Archived from the original on 2012 08 12 Retrieved 2012 08 07 Islamic Azad University of Saveh in Persian Iau saveh ac ir Retrieved 2012 08 07 Islamic Azad University of Farahan Iau farahan ac ir Retrieved 2012 08 07 موسسه آموزش عالي غير انتفاعي غير دولتي انرژي ساوه Energy ac ir 2012 07 25 Retrieved 2012 08 07 External links Edit Iran portal Wikimedia Commons has media related to Markazi Province Markazi Government General Foreign Commercial Centre of Markazi Province Cultural Heritage Organization of Markazi province Iran Chamber of Commerce Industries amp Mines Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Markazi province amp oldid 1144436025, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
