Markazi Province

The Markazi (Persian استان مرکزی ) is a province in northwestern Iran. The capital is Arak.

In the province of 1.34959 million people ( 2006 census ). The area of ​​the province covers 29 130 square kilometers. The population density is 46 inhabitants per square kilometer.

History

The city Chomein in Markazi province in 1902 Ruhollah Khomeini birthplace of, the later Shiite cleric and political and spiritual leader of the Islamic revolution in Iran 1978 until 1979.

Until 1980, the province of Tehran was one of Markazi.

Cities and population figures

( VZ = Census )

Administrative divisions

Markazi is divided into ten counties and 18 districts.

Universities

  • Medical University of Arak
  • Technical University of Arak
  • University of Arak
  • Islamic Azad University Khomein
  • Islamic Azad University of Arak
  • Islamic Azad University of Saveh
  • Islamic Azad University Ashtian
  • Islamic Azad University Tafresh
  • Tarbiat Moallemn University of Arak
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