Tafresh
Tafresh (Persian: تفرش, Tafreš) is a city in the Central District of Tafresh County, Markazi province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Tafresh is located amidst high mountains 222 kilometres (138 mi) southwest of Tehran.
Tafresh
Persian: تفرش | |
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City | |
Tafresh in winter | |
Tafresh | |
| Coordinates: 34°41′38″N 50°00′56″E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Markazi |
| County | Tafresh |
| District | Central |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 16,493 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
At the 2006 National Census, its population was 13,914 in 4,254 households. The following census in 2011 counted 16,447 people in 4,928 households. The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 16,493 people in 5,232 households.
The flight distance between Tehran and Tafresh is 170 km towards southwest. The average altitude of Tafresh is 1912 meters above sea level, with a continental and semi-arid climate with an annual rainfall of 270 mm.
Despite its small size Tafresh is known in Iran for being the cradle of science, literature, culture and art, as well as a land of mountains and plains, springs and waterfalls.