Tehran

West Asia, Iran
Iran

People from Tehran are called:

Male/General:

Tehrani

Pronunciation:

/teɪˈrɑːn/

Quick Facts

Population:
9,500,000 (2024 est.)
Country:
Iran
Region:
West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Persian, possibly meaning 'warm place'. The demonym is 'Tehrani'.

About Tehran

  • Capital and largest city of Iran.
  • Located at the foot of the Alborz mountain range.
  • Major cultural, commercial, and industrial center.
  • Home to Golestan Palace and Azadi Tower.
  • One of the largest cities in Western Asia.

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