Alasht
Alasht (Persian: آلاشت, meaning eagle sanctuary, also Romanized as Âlaŝt and Ālāsht)[3] is a city in the Central District of Savadkuh County, Mazandaran province, Iran.
Alasht
Persian: آلاشت | |
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City | |
 A view of Alasht | |
  Alasht | |
| Coordinates: 36°04′01″N 52°50′16″E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Mazandaran |
| County | Savadkuh |
| District | Central |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,193 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
At the 2006 census, its population was 976 in 287 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 874 people in 279 households.[5] The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 1,193 people in 436 households.[2]
Alasht is isolated by surrounding mountains, which gives it a cooler climate than most regions of the province. It is most known for being the birthplace of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty.
Natural resources
Alasht has a natural spring and is also noted for being one of the few cryotherapy spots of the province.
In addition, caves in and around Alasht are rich with minerals, mostly anthracite coal reserves.
Climate
Due to its location, Alasht is fairly cool throughout the year. Winter in the village is particularly harsh, causing most of the inhabitants to move to warmer areas for the season. However, the rainfall in the village is similar to the rest of the province, with approximately 593 millimeters of precipitation per year.
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References
- OpenStreetMap contributors (30 May 2023). "Alasht, Savadkuh County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 02. Archived from the original (Excel) on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- Alasht can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3052296" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 02. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)" (Excel). Iran Data Portal (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 02. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
