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Qazvin

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Also known as Ghazvin, Kasbin

Qazvin (; ; ) is a city in the Central District of Qazvin County, Qazvin province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is the largest city in the province.

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Qazvin is a city in Iran that serves as the capital of Qazvin province and is the largest city in the region. It is located in the Central District of Qazvin County and serves as the administrative center for the province, county, and district.

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Settlement.image_caption
Left: Chahel Stoun Palace, Aminiha Hosseiniyeh, Anthropology Qajar Bath Musume, Tomb of Hamdollah Mostofi, Right: Shazdeh Hosein Shrine, Caravanserai of Sa'd al-Saltaneh, Qazvin Ghadim Gate, Qazvin Jameh Mosque, Al-Nabi Mosque of Qazvin (all items are from above to bottom)
Settlement.image_seal
Qazvin government logo.svg
Settlement.motto
Mirror of History & Natural of Iran
Settlement.pushpin_map
Iran
Settlement.pushpin_label_position
left
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_name
Iran
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Province
Settlement.subdivision_type2
County
Settlement.subdivision_type3
District
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Qazvin
Settlement.subdivision_name2
Qazvin
Settlement.subdivision_name3
Central
Settlement.government_type
City Council
Settlement.leader_title
Mayor
Settlement.leader_name
Mehdi Sabbaghi
Settlement.area_total_km2
64.132
Settlement.elevation_m
1278

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Wikidata facts

Population
402748
Area
64.132
Elevation
1302
Official website
www.shahrdariqazvin.com
Image
Bou Ali Sina St. - panoramio.jpg
Dialing code
28
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Commons category
Qazvin
male population
203702
female population
199046
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33 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Prehistory
  • Sasanian era
  • Early Islamic dynasties
  • Ghaznavids, Seljuks, and Khwarazmshahs
  • The Mongols
  • Safavid rule
  • Qajar era
  • 20th century to present
  • Demographics
  • Language
  • Population
  • Climate
  • Main sights
  • Economy
  • Colleges and universities
  • Modern towers
  • Shopping complexes
  • Bridges
  • Famous hotels
  • Major parks
  • Transportation
  • Sport
  • Notable people
  • Pre-modern times
  • Modern times
  • Buried in Qazvin
  • Twin towns and cities
  • See also
  • Notes
  • References
  • Sources
  • External links

{{Infobox settlement

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