Tehran
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Capital and largest city of Iran
Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District. With a population of around 9 million in the city, and 16.8 million in the metropolitan area, Tehran is the most populous city in Iran and West Asia, the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo, and the 24th-most-populous metropolitan area in the world. Greater Tehran includes several municipalities, including Karaj, Eslamshahr, Shahriar, Qods, Malard, Golestan, Varamin, Pakdasht, Qarchak, Nasimshahr, Parand, Pardis, Andisheh and Fardis.
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- 8,846,782
- Coordinates
- 35.694, 51.422
- Timezone
- Asia/Tehran
- Elevation
- 1179 m
Overview of Tehran
Tehran sits in Iran and reads as a big-city destination. The headcount is close to 8,846,782. It sits at about 1,179 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature, water sports and culture to fill most of your time. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Tehran
Nature in Tehran
(21)Under nature, Tehran is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Tehran's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Tehran
(19)Tehran records Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Tehran. That is 19 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Tehran
(18)Tehran's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Tehran. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Sports in Tehran
(15)Looking for sports? Tehran has Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. In all, 15 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Tehran's own activity tags.
Adventure in Tehran
(13)Tehran's adventure entries include Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Tehran's recorded activities. 13 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Tehran
(10)Tehran's nightlife entries include Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Tehran's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Tehran
(7)Looking for wellness? Tehran has Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Tehran's own activity tags.
Family in Tehran
(4)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Tehran is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Tehran
(2)Shopping lovers get Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Tehran's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Tehran
(2)Our data lists Fishing and Secret as other activities options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Tehran's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Tehran
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Tehran is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Tehran.
Similar destinations
Places near Tehran that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tehran known for?
- Tehran is mainly a destination for nature, water sports and culture, set in Iran with around 8,846,782 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Tehran?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Tehran. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Tehran?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Tehran located?
- Administratively, Tehran sits in Iran — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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