Karaj
One of Iran's largest cities and the capital of Alborz Province, Karaj sits close to the Alborz mountains and is nicknamed "Little Iran" for its diverse population drawn from across the country. The city traces habitation back to the Bronze Age at Tepe Khurvin and developed significantly under the Safavid and Qajar dynasties, leaving behind historical structures including the Soleimanieh Palace and the Shah Abbasi caravanserai. The Dizin ski resort is accessible from the city, and the scenic Chalus Road passes through the wider region.
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- Population1,448,075
- Nearest water from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.8 km3.0 mi
Nearest airports
Karaj: quick answers
Where is Karaj?
Karaj is in Iran.
How do you get to Karaj?
The nearest airport is Karaj (PYK), about 46 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Karaj?
The warmest month is July, averaging 29°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C30°F. The wettest month is March, with about 51 mm2.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Karaj?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 28 restaurants, 26 cafés and 19 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Karaj?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dizin and Shahr-e Qods.