Zanjan (Zanjān), Zanjan

Zanjan: Located in northwestern Iran, Zanjān is a historic city known for its traditional handicrafts, particularly knives, charoogh (a type of sandal), and filigree.

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Quick Facts about Zanjān

Population 433,475
Country Iran
State Zanjan (Iran)
Phone Area Codes 0241
Latitude & Longitude 36.6764,48.4963
Altitude 5,374 feet / 1638 meters
Capital city Zanjān is capital of Zanjan Khanate, Zanjan County, Zanjan Province
Time Zone UTC+03:30
Local time 18:54:20 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Zanjān is located at 36°40'35"N 48°29'47"E (36.6764200, 48.4962800).

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Official website of Zanjān

Official Website
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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2011 386,851 - census
2016 433,475 10.76% census
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