Arak
Known across Iran as the "Industrial Capital," Arak is a large city in Markazi province founded during the Qajar era and built from scratch by Yusuf Khan Gorji, who constructed its bazaar, mosques, schools, and water infrastructure within a few years. The city sits among the foothills of the Zagros Mountains, near the Mighan wetland, and has a tradition of carpet-weaving that once rivalled Kerman. Most historic buildings date to the Qajar period.
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- Population503,647
- Nearest water from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.5 km2.2 mi
Arak: quick answers
Where is Arak?
Arak is in Iran.
How do you get to Arak?
The nearest airport is Araak (AJK), about 32 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Arak?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C29°F. The wettest month is March, with about 52 mm2.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Arak?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 museums, 66 restaurants, 20 cafés and 92 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.