Isfahan

Name: Isfahan
Address: West Asia, Iran

West Asia, Iran

Iran

People from Isfahan are called:

Male/General:

Isfahani

Pronunciation:

/ˌɪsfəˈhɑːn/

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Population:: 2,220,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Iran
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Middle Persian 'Spahan'. The demonym is 'Isfahani'.

About Isfahan

Third-largest city in Iran and former capital.
Known as 'Half of the World' for its beauty.
Famous for Persian architecture and Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
Home to stunning mosques, palaces, and bridges.
Center of Persian culture and Islamic art.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Tehran

420 km north

People are called:

Tehrani

Shiraz

485 km south

People are called:

Shirazi

Baghdad

700 km west

People are called:

Baghdadi

Quick Facts

Population:: 2,220,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Iran
Region:: West Asia

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