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Lahijan (Persian: لاهیجان) 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.
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.
Lahijan is also the former name of the city of Piranshahr, one of the Kurdish cities of Azerbaijan, and now there are many cities, districts and villages named Lahijan in this county.
In ancient times, the Gilan region was indeed divided into 'the Caspian' and 'the Golha' (flowers) sub-regions. Before Iran's present provincial divisions, the Sefid-Rud River did indeed partition Gilan into eastern and western regions, with the river's eastern side referred to as Biehpish and the western side as Biehpas. Lahijan did become the capital of Biehpish at a certain point in time. The region has historically been a major silk-producing center in Iran and was indeed the country's first area for tea cultivation, set out by Prince Mohammad Mirza, known as "Kashef-ol-Saltaneh."[citation needed]
Prince Mohammad Mirza's role in tea cultivation and his strategy to learn the secrets of tea production while posing as a French laborer in British-controlled India is a factual account. He successfully transported tea samples back to Iran, which was instrumental in initiating tea cultivation in the country. His mausoleum in Lahijan is now part of the "Iran Tea Museum."[citation needed]
Lahijan's historical foundation is attributed to 'Lahij Ebne Saam.' Furthermore, the Mongol ruler Oljaito conquered Lahijan in 705 AH, and Amir Teimoor attacked the region. Indeed, Shah Abbas defeated 'Khan Ahmad,' leading to subsequent Safavid governance over the city. Historical events, such as the outbreak of plague in 703, a conflagration in 850, and the occupation of Lahijan by the Russian army in June 1725, are well-documented. Additionally, Lahijan played a significant role as one of the main bases of the Jungle Movement.[citation needed]
During the first census taken in 1956, Lahijan city had a population of 19,877 people.
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 71,871 individuals residing in 21,518 households. The following census in 2011 counted 94,051 people in 30,311 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 101,073 people in 34,497 households.
Lahijan
Lahijan (Persian: لاهیجان) 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.
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.
Lahijan is also the former name of the city of Piranshahr, one of the Kurdish cities of Azerbaijan, and now there are many cities, districts and villages named Lahijan in this county.
In ancient times, the Gilan region was indeed divided into 'the Caspian' and 'the Golha' (flowers) sub-regions. Before Iran's present provincial divisions, the Sefid-Rud River did indeed partition Gilan into eastern and western regions, with the river's eastern side referred to as Biehpish and the western side as Biehpas. Lahijan did become the capital of Biehpish at a certain point in time. The region has historically been a major silk-producing center in Iran and was indeed the country's first area for tea cultivation, set out by Prince Mohammad Mirza, known as "Kashef-ol-Saltaneh."[citation needed]
Prince Mohammad Mirza's role in tea cultivation and his strategy to learn the secrets of tea production while posing as a French laborer in British-controlled India is a factual account. He successfully transported tea samples back to Iran, which was instrumental in initiating tea cultivation in the country. His mausoleum in Lahijan is now part of the "Iran Tea Museum."[citation needed]
Lahijan's historical foundation is attributed to 'Lahij Ebne Saam.' Furthermore, the Mongol ruler Oljaito conquered Lahijan in 705 AH, and Amir Teimoor attacked the region. Indeed, Shah Abbas defeated 'Khan Ahmad,' leading to subsequent Safavid governance over the city. Historical events, such as the outbreak of plague in 703, a conflagration in 850, and the occupation of Lahijan by the Russian army in June 1725, are well-documented. Additionally, Lahijan played a significant role as one of the main bases of the Jungle Movement.[citation needed]
During the first census taken in 1956, Lahijan city had a population of 19,877 people.
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 71,871 individuals residing in 21,518 households. The following census in 2011 counted 94,051 people in 30,311 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 101,073 people in 34,497 households.
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