Lahijan

Lahijan

Persian: لاهیجان
Lahijan Persian: لاهیجان
City
	National Tea Museum, Lahijan artificial lake's view from the top of Sheitan Koh (Satan's hill), Zahed Gilani Tomb, Lahiajan Brick Bridge
	Location in Gilan province and Lahijan County
	Lahijan
	Coordinates: 37°12′15″N 50°00′17″E / 37.20417°N 50.00472°E
Country	Iran
Province	Gilan
County	Lahijan
District	Central
Area
• Total	1,428 km2 (551 sq mi)
Elevation	4 m (13 ft)
Population (2016)
• Total	101,073
• Density	71/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+3:30 (IRST)
Area code	+98-13

Lahijan (Persian: لاهیجان)^[a] 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.^[4]

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.

^ OpenStreetMap contributors (4 October 2023). "Lahijan, Lahijan County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 4 October 2023.
^ Cite error: The named reference 2016 census was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Lahijan can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3072747" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
^ Habibi, Hassan (12 September 1990). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Gilan province centered on the city of Rasht". Islamic Parliament Research Center (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2023.

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[1] OpenStreetMap contributors (4 October 2023). "Lahijan, Lahijan County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 4 October 2023.

[2016_census-2] Cite error: The named reference 2016 census was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[3] Lahijan can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3072747" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".

[Gilan_Structure-5] Habibi, Hassan (12 September 1990). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Gilan province centered on the city of Rasht". Islamic Parliament Research Center (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 12 October 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2023.

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