Kelardasht ( fa, كلاردشت, also
Romanized as Kalārdasht) is a
Kurdish city and capital of
Kelardasht District
Kelardasht District ( fa, بخش کلاردشت) is a district (bakhsh) in Chalus County, Mazandaran Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 36,458, in 10,092 families. The District has two cities: Kelardasht and Marzanabad. Th ...
, in
Chalus County,
Mazandaran Province,
Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 11,921, in 3,361 families.
The city comprises 5 districts (Hasankif, Lahoo, Kordichal, Valbal and
Rudbarak, Mazandaran
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). Hasankif has been the business district for many years and is currently also the political center.
Originally a farming area, in recent years much of its land was sold in small lots to build numerous villas which are occupied by summer visitors trying to escape the heat of
Tehran and points further south.
Its attractions include Alamkooh Mountain (the second tallest peak in Iran (4850 m)), Abbasabad Road, Valasht lake and cooler climate. Picnicking and mountain climbing in the area surrounding
Rudbarak, Mazandaran
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, Mazandaran are also popular, as well as in the Abbasabad Forest nearby.
The majority of the inhabitants speak
Mazandarani language, but a few migrants speak
Kurdish.
See also
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Kelar Mound Kelar Mound or Kelar Tappeh is a Neolithic archaeological site in Mazandaran Province, Iran. It lies on the Kelardasht plain in the Alborz Mountains. The 10-meter high mound covers an area of 6,000 hectares. Studies of the carbon-14 remains (coal ...
, Neolithic dwelling site in Kelardasht
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Rudbarak, Mazandaran
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, Roudbarak located North of Kelardasht
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Mazichal, Mazichal Village in Kelardasht . Mazichal is the forest village which is located in the North of Iran in Kelardasht Province and is known for its Cloud Ocean & breathtaking scenes and views. Mazichal in local language means the Forest Pit full of Oak Trees. this area is a popular tourist destination, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic, and cultural features. Mazichal is located 2,600m above sea level
References
External links
Kelardasht Photo Album
Cities in Mazandaran Province
Populated places in Chalus County
Tourist attractions in Mazandaran Province
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