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Lahijan

Lahijan () is a city in close proximity to the Caspian Sea within the Central District of Lahijan County, in northwestern Iran's Gilan province. It serves as capital of both the county and the district.

Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Lahijan
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_caption: National Tea Museum, Lahijan artificial lake's view from the top of Sheitan Koh (Satan's hill), Zahed Gilani Tomb, Lahiajan Brick Bridge
Settlement.image_map: Gilan-abb-lahijan city.png
Settlement.map_caption: Location in Gilan province and Lahijan County
Settlement.pushpin_map: Iran
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Iran
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Gilan
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Lahijan
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Central
Settlement.area_total_km2: 1428
Settlement.population_as_of: 2016
Settlement.population_total: 101073
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto

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Official website

شهرداری لاهیجان | صفحه اصلی

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Wikidata facts

Population: 101073
Elevation: 4
Official website: lahijan.ir
Image: Estargheh - Gilan.jpg
Dialing code: 0141

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Commons category: Lahijan
male population: 50123
female population: 50950

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Article

27 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
Demographics
Population
Geography
Location
Topography
Climate and weather
Districts
Neighborhoods
Tea
Tea in Iran
Tea in Lahijan
Tourist hubs
Lahijan Pool
Special ceremony
Cuisine
Cookies (kulucheh)
Cinema and theater centers
Universities and schools
State universities
Non-state universities
Notable people from Lahijan
Gallery
See also
Notes
References

Lahijan is distinguished by its blend of traditional and modern architectural styles. Situated on the northern slope of the Alborz Mountains, the city exhibits an Iranian-European urban structure. Its culture and favourable climatic conditions have positioned Lahijan as a significant tourist destination in northern Iran. The city's foundations are built upon sediments deposited by prominent rivers in Gilan, including the Sepid/Sefid-Rud (White River). Throughout history, Lahijan has been a prominent commercial centre and served as the capital of East Gilan under specific rulers. Over various historical periods, Lahijan has garnered recognition as a notable tourism hub within the Islamic world.