Kelardasht ( fa, كلاردشت, also
Romanize
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d as Kalārdasht) is a
Kurdish
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*Kurds or Kurdish people
*Kurdish languages
*Kurdish alphabets
*Kurdistan, the land of the Kurdish people which includes:
**Southern Kurdistan
**Eastern Kurdistan
**Northern Kurdistan
**Western Kurdistan
See also
* Kurd (dis ...
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
Chalus County ( fa, شهرستان چالوس) is in Mazandaran province, Iran. The capital of the county is the city of Chalus. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 119,559 in 33,193 households. The following census in 2011 count ...
,
Mazandaran Province,
Iran
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. 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). 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
Tehran (; fa, تهران ) is the largest city in Tehran Province and the capital of Iran. With a population of around 9 million in the city and around 16 million in the larger metropolitan area of Greater Tehran, Tehran is the most popul ...
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, Mazandaran are also popular, as well as in the Abbasabad Forest nearby.
The majority of the inhabitants speak
Mazandarani language
Mazandarani (), or Tabari (), is an Iranian language of the Northwestern branch spoken by the Mazandarani people. , there were over 5,320,000 native speakers. As a member of the Northwestern branch (the northern branch of Western Iranian), etym ...
, but a few migrants speak
Kurdish
Kurdish may refer to:
*Kurds or Kurdish people
*Kurdish languages
*Kurdish alphabets
*Kurdistan, the land of the Kurdish people which includes:
**Southern Kurdistan
**Eastern Kurdistan
**Northern Kurdistan
**Western Kurdistan
See also
* Kurd (dis ...
.
See also
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Kelar Mound, Neolithic dwelling site in Kelardasht
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Rudbarak, Mazandaran, 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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