Charan, Iran

For the village in Razavi Khorasan Province, see Charan, Razavi Khorasan.
Charan
چاران
village
Charan
Coordinates: 35°54′35″N 51°07′29″E / 35.90972°N 51.12472°E / 35.90972; 51.12472Coordinates: 35°54′35″N 51°07′29″E / 35.90972°N 51.12472°E / 35.90972; 51.12472
Country  Iran
Province Alborz
County Karaj
Bakhsh Asara
Rural District Adaran
Population (2006)
 • Total 528
Time zone IRST (UTC+3:30)
 • Summer (DST) IRDT (UTC+4:30)

Charan (Persian: چاران‎‎, also Romanized as Chārān; also known as Jārān)[1] is a village in Adaran Rural District, Asara District, Karaj County, Alborz Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 528, in 143 families.[2]

Charan is situated among a cluster of villages located in Alborz mountain range north of Tehran in Iran. The primary access road is from the Chalous Road shortly before ascending towards the Kandivan Tunnel and Karaj Dam. As you approach Khozan Kala, watch for the sign showing Khor Ski area. Follow the road and after 5-7 Kilometers you will see the first village named Arangeh Bozorg (Big Arangeh). Located on the same road are the villages Arangeh Koochak (Samall Arangeh), Si Jan, Abharak, Sar Ziyarat, Jey aka Gey, Charan and Khor, which is located at a high elevation and is the location of a ski run.

References

  1. ↑ Charan can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3058113" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  2. ↑ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2011-11-11.
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