Gorgan (Gorgān), Golestan

Gorgan: This city, situated in the Golestan Province of northeastern Iran, serves as the province's capital and a major urban center.

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Quick Facts about Gorgān

Population 312,223
Country Iran
State Golestan (Iran)
Phone Area Codes 0171
Area 656 km2
Official name گرگان
Latitude & Longitude 36.8427,54.4439
Altitude 486 feet / 148 meters
Capital city Gorgān is capital of Golestan Province
Time Zone UTC+03:30
Local time 21:41:33 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Gorgān is located at 36°50'34"N 54°26'38"E (36.8427000, 54.4439100).

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Official website of Gorgān

Official Website
  • Aktau
  • Samsun

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2011 329,536 - census
2012 312,223 -5.55% resident registration
Asterabad, Asterābād, GBT, Gurgan, Gurgon, Gūrgān, Hirkanio, aastir abad, grgan, gwrgan, Горган, Гургон, اَستِر آباد, گرگان, گورگان