Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan
Mashhad: Located in northeastern Iran, it is the second-most populous city in the country and a significant religious center, home to the Imam Reza Shrine.
About
Quick Facts about Mashhad
| Population | 3,208,000 |
| Country | Iran |
| State | Razavi Khorasan (Iran) |
| Phone Area Codes | ۰۵۱۳ |
| Area | 328 km2 |
| Official name | مشهد |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2981,59.6057 |
| Official language | Persian |
| Altitude | 3,264 feet / 995 meters |
| Capital city | Mashhad is capital of Mashhad County, Afsharid dynasty, Razavi Khorasan Province, Khorasan Province |
| Establishment | January 01, 0818 (1208 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+03:30 |
| Local time | 15:47:20 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Mashhad is located at 36°17'53"N 59°36'20"E (36.2980700, 59.6056700).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1,463,508 | - | census |
| 1991 | 1,559,155 | 6.13% | register office |
| 1996 | 1,887,405 | 17.39% | census |
| 2016 | 3,001,184 | 37.11% | register office |
| 2020 | 3,208,000 | 6.45% | census |
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