Shahreza

Shahreza
Persian: شهرضا
City
Mausoleum of Bibi Khaton in Shahreza
Mausoleum of Bibi Khaton in Shahreza
Shahreza is located in Iran
Shahreza
Shahreza
Location within Iran
Coordinates: 32°00′44″N 51°51′34″E / 32.01222°N 51.85944°E / 32.01222; 51.85944[1][2]
CountryIran
ProvinceIsfahan
CountyShahreza
DistrictCentral
Population
 (2016)[3]
 • Total
134,952
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
Shahreza Imamzadeh

Shahreza (Persian: شهرضا)[a] is a city in the Central District of Shahreza County,[b] Isfahan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[6] Shahreza was selected as the "National City of Pottery" in 1997.[7] The reason for this choice was the high skill of the artists and the unique soil of this city.

History

It was one of the ancient territories of northern Pars (Persia) Satrapy in B.C.

In the north of the county there is canyon of Orchiny (Orchine) that the main Iranian north-south high way passes through. The huge castle of Qomsheh was the latest place constructed by the Safavid Empire before the occupation of the capital Isfahan in the last of Safavid ages when Afghans captured and destroyed it in 1722.[8]

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 108,299 in 30,368 households.[9] The following census in 2011 counted 123,767 people in 37,113 households.[10] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 134,952 people in 43,478 households.[3]

Overview

Shahreza is located 508 km south to Tehran and about 80 km south west to Isfahan and Zard Kooh mountain chain runs from north-west to south-east of the city, enjoying a cold climate. It is an old city which was first named Qomsheh, but later on its name was changed to Shahreza due to the existence there of the shrine of Shahreza. The most important tourist attractions are: Mahyar caravanserai, Shahreza caravanserai, the Shah Ghandab caves, located south-east of Shahreza, the Poodeh mosque, and Shahreza Imamzadeh. Other tourist attractions include the Amin Abad caravanserai, a Safavid Empire structure in Amin Abad, a village 42 km south of Shahreza.

Shahreza is a strategic city due to having large military bases, a rail transportation system, very fertile soil, having the second largest industrial town in Iran (Razi), and connecting the north to the south.

It is interesting that a part of the old Silk Road passed through the Choghad Shahreza area.

Climate

Shahreza has a cold desert climate (BWk) according to the Köppen climate classification.

Climate data for Shahreza (1993-2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 8.6
(47.5)		 12.0
(53.6)		 16.1
(61.0)		 21.4
(70.5)		 27.0
(80.6)		 32.7
(90.9)		 35.2
(95.4)		 33.9
(93.0)		 30.2
(86.4)		 23.8
(74.8)		 16.0
(60.8)		 10.9
(51.6)		 22.3
(72.2)
Daily mean °C (°F) 2.5
(36.5)		 5.5
(41.9)		 9.3
(48.7)		 14.5
(58.1)		 19.2
(66.6)		 23.9
(75.0)		 26.9
(80.4)		 25.0
(77.0)		 20.9
(69.6)		 15.1
(59.2)		 8.7
(47.7)		 4.4
(39.9)		 14.7
(58.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −3.6
(25.5)		 −1.0
(30.2)		 2.5
(36.5)		 7.5
(45.5)		 11.4
(52.5)		 15.2
(59.4)		 18.6
(65.5)		 16.1
(61.0)		 11.6
(52.9)		 6.5
(43.7)		 1.5
(34.7)		 −2.1
(28.2)		 7.0
(44.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 25.6
(1.01)		 19.0
(0.75)		 26.8
(1.06)		 17.2
(0.68)		 6.2
(0.24)		 2.2
(0.09)		 0.4
(0.02)		 0.4
(0.02)		 0.0
(0.0)		 2.8
(0.11)		 15.6
(0.61)		 26.0
(1.02)		 142.2
(5.61)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 3.8 2.7 3.3 3.4 1.5 0.4 0.2 0.1 0 0.7 2.2 3.7 22
Average snowy days 3.6 0.9 0.4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 1.9 7
Average relative humidity (%) 57 47 41 37 31 24 23 22 24 33 47 57 37
Average dew point °C (°F) −5.6
(21.9)		 −6.0
(21.2)		 −4.1
(24.6)		 −0.8
(30.6)		 0.9
(33.6)		 2.0
(35.6)		 4.0
(39.2)		 2.0
(35.6)		 −0.4
(31.3)		 −1.5
(29.3)		 −2.9
(26.8)		 −4.1
(24.6)		 −1.4
(29.5)
Source: IRIMO (temperatures[11][12][13]), (dew point 1993-2005[14]), (humidity[15]), (precipitation and snow[16][17][18])

Souvenirs and handicrafts

Shahreza is known for its unique souvenirs and handicrafts. Among the most popular items are pomegranates, raisins, dairy products such as yogurt and shallot, kashk (fermented whey), and qara (a local dried yogurt). Shahreza's pottery is especially famous throughout Iran, and the city is also known for its ceramics and handwoven carpets.[19]

Cuisine

Shahreza has a rich culinary heritage, with local dishes like koofteh berenji or koofteh chi (a rice meatball made with rice, meat, fava beans, and herbs) and ash-e omaj (a thick soup) being popular among locals. Another beloved traditional food is mas poost, a type of thick yogurt similar to strained yogurt but with a unique and delicious taste. Additionally, samanoo, a nutritious and traditional dish, is often made as a religious offering.[19]

Tourist attractions

Among the main attractions of Shahreza is the Shahreza Imamzadeh, a shrine believed to be the resting place of the brother of Imam Reza. Due to the presence of ceramic shops and several parks around it, this site serves as a major tourist destination and is highly revered by the local population.

The Jameh Mosque of Shahreza, located at the start of the historical covered bazaar, is another attraction. Built during the Seljuk era in 739 AH (1338 CE), the mosque boasts a large prayer hall, a beautifully painted mihrab, a stone pulpit, and a high dome and minaret.[19]

See also

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Notes

  1. ↑ Also romanized as Shahrezā; also known as Shahriza; formerly Komsheh, then Qomsheh (قمشه); also known as Kowmsheh and Qowmsheh[4]
  2. ↑ Formerly Qomsheh County[5]

References

  1. ↑ OpenStreetMap contributors (2 December 2024). "صحرای زرهه [Sohray Zareheh], Dasht RD, Shahreza Central District, Shahreza County, Isfahan Province, 86139-74183, Iran" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 2 December 2024.
  2. ↑ "2V65+VQP Shahreza, Isfahan Province, Iran" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  3. 1 2 سرشماري عمومي نفوس و مسكن 1395 : استان اصفهان [General Population and Housing Census 2016: Isfahan Province]. مرکز آمار ایران [Statistical Centre of Iran] (in Persian). Archived from the original (Excel) on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  4. ↑ Shahreza at GEOnet Names Server
  5. ↑ Mousavi, Mir-Hossein (1 July 1987) [تاریخ تصویب (Approval date) 1366/04/10 (Iranian Jalali calendar)]. ضمن تغییر نام شهرستان قمشه به شهرستان شهررضا در این شهرستان تعداد 8 دهستان شامل روستاها، مزارع و مکانها ایجاد و تشکیل می گردد [‌In addition to changing the name of Qomsheh County to Shahreza County, eight rural districts including villages, fields and places will be created and formed in this county]. لام تا کام [Lam ta Kam] (in Persian). ‌وزارت کشور [Ministry of the Interior]. هیات وزیران [Council of Ministers]. شناسه [ID] B07285ED-2F26-40ED-A122-6A20BE8D3C17. شماره دوره [Course number] 66, شماره جلد [Volume number] 9. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
  6. ↑ Habibi, Hassan (12 September 1990) [تاریخ تصویب (Approval date) 1369.6.21 (Iranian Jalali calendar)]. ‌تصویب سازمان و سلسله تابعیت عناصر و واحدهای تقسیمات کشوری استان اصفهان به مرکزیت شهر اصفهان [‌‌Approval of the organization and hierarchy of subordination of the elements and units of the national divisions of Isfahan province with the center of Isfahan city]. لام تا کام [Lam ta Kam] (in Persian). ‌وزارت کشور [Ministry of the Interior]. کمیسیون سیاسی دفاعی هیأت دولت [Political Defense Commission of the Government Board]. شناسه [ID] 7CE85F3A-6CEE-4A59-9498-E435D7B5C890. شماره دوره [Course number] 69, شماره جلد [Volume number] 3. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "Shahreza; National City of Pottery". Mehr News Agency. 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  8. ↑ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Kumishah" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 15 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 945.
  9. ↑ سرشماري عمومي نفوس و مسكن 1385 : استان اصفهان [General Population and Housing Census 2006: Isfahan Province]. مرکز آمار ایران [Statistical Centre of Iran] (in Persian). Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  10. ↑ سرشماري عمومي نفوس و مسكن 1390 : استان اصفهان [General Population and Housing Census 2011: Isfahan Province]. Iran Data Portal—Syracuse University (in Persian). مرکز آمار ایران [Statistical Centre of Iran]. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  11. ↑ "STATION: SHAHREZA (40815) FORM 5: AVERAGE OF MEAN DAILY TEMPERATURE IN C." Chaharmahalmet (asp). Iran Meteorological Organization. Archived from the original on 21 March 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  12. ↑ "STATION: SHAHREZA (40815) FORM 2: AVERAGE OF MINIMUM TEMPERATURE IN C." Chaharmahalmet (asp). Iran Meteorological Organization. Archived from the original on 2 September 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  13. ↑ "STATION: SHAHREZA (40815) FORM 3: AVERAGE OF MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IN C." Chaharmahalmet (asp). Iran Meteorological Organization. Archived from the original on 2 September 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  14. ↑ "STATION: SHAHREZA (40815) FORM 10: AVERAGE OF DEW POINT TEMPERATURE IN C." Chaharmahalmet (asp). Iran Meteorological Organization. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  15. ↑ "STATION: SHAHREZA (40815) FORM 14: AVERAGE OF RELATIVE HUMIDITY IN PERCENT". Chaharmahalmet (asp). Iran Meteorological Organization. Archived from the original on 20 March 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  16. ↑ "STATION: SHAHREZA (40815) FORM 25: MONTHLY TOTAL OF PRECIPITATION IN MM". Chaharmahalmet (asp). Iran Meteorological Organization. Archived from the original on 21 March 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  17. ↑ "STATION: SHAHREZA (40815) FORM 29: NO. OF DAYS WITH PRECIPITATION EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 1 MM". Chaharmahalmet (asp). Iran Meteorological Organization. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  18. ↑ "STATION: SHAHREZA (40815) FORM 32: NO. OF DAYS WITH SNOW OR SLEET". Chaharmahalmet (asp). Iran Meteorological Organization. Archived from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  19. 1 2 3 "راهنمای سفر به شهرضا". kojaro.com. 2024.
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