Shiraz, Fars

Iran

Regional capital29.6103° N, 52.5311° E

Situated in Fars, Iran, Shiraz is a regional capital. It has a population of 1,249,942.

Population1,249,942

ProvinceFars

Coordinates29.6103° N, 52.5311° E

CountryIran

Rank in Iran#6 of 81,883

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Geographically, Shiraz is positioned at 29.61° N, 52.53° E, within the Northern Hemisphere. It is administered as part of Fars, Iran.

The population of Shiraz is 1,249,942, placing it at position #6 among 81,883 localities in Iran.

Shiraz is located in the Fars province of Iran. Other cities in the region include Marvdasht, Jahrom, Fasā. Shiraz has 1,249,942 inhabitants.

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Shiraz.

Shiraz is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Shiraz Pasargad Higher Education Institute	2005	—	—
Shiraz University of Arts	2010	—	—
Shiraz University of Technology	2004	—	—
Zand Institute of Higher Education	—	—	—

Shiraz has a population of 1,249,942. It ranks #6 in Iran by population.

Shiraz is located in Fars, Iran.

Shiraz is located at coordinates 29.61° N, 52.53° E in Fars, Iran.

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