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Eslamshahr

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Eslamshahr is a busy city in Iran. It sits in the Tehran province. The city is the capital of Eslamshahr County. It is also the capital of its district. You can find it along the Saveh Road. This road starts in south Tehran. It leads all the way to Saveh City.

The city has changed its name over time. Long ago, its oldest name was Bahramabad. Today, that name is only for a small village nearby. In the early 1970s, it was a small town. It was known as Shadshahr back then. The government changed the name to Eslamshahr in 1979. This happened during the Islamic revolution.

Eslamshahr has grown very quickly. As Tehran grew, the areas around it grew too. The city is now very large. It is the 19th largest city in Iran. It is also the largest city that is not a provincial capital. In 2006, there were 357,171 people living there. By 2016, the population reached 448,129 people.

The weather in the city is cold and semi-arid. This means it is often dry. The temperatures can change a lot. The hottest day was in July 1990. The coldest day was in January 1973. Many neighborhoods make up the city. These include Vavan, Ghaemieh, and Saeedieh. Other areas are Mahdieh, Baghenarde, and Saloor.

There are many interesting things to see here. The city is known for handcrafted articles. These are items made carefully by hand. It is also known for having good weather. A very important place is located here too. It is the Imam Khomeini International Airport. This airport is within the city limits. It helps many people travel to and from the area.

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