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Pakdasht

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Pakdasht is a busy city in Iran. It is located in the Tehran province. This city is a very important place for the area. It serves as the capital for both the district and the county. Being a capital means it is a main center for the region. It sits in the Central District of Pakdasht County.

The city grew larger through a special change. In 1989, Pakdasht was just a village. It then merged with two other villages. One of those villages was named Mamazan. The other village was named Quheh. This merger helped the city expand its reach.

Many people call Pakdasht their home. The number of people living there has grown quickly. In 2006, the census counted 126,281 people. These residents lived in 32,625 different households. A household is a group of people living together. The city became a larger place for many families.

Recent numbers show that the city is still growing. In 2011, the population reached 206,490 people. These people lived in 58,257 households. By the year 2016, the count went up again. The 2016 census measured 236,319 people in the city. There were 70,220 households at that time.

Pakdasht is part of a larger group of places. It is one of the cities in Tehran province. It is also a key part of Pakdasht County. You can find it listed among many populated places. It is a central hub for the people living nearby. This city helps connect the surrounding areas.

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