Falavarjan County () is in Isfahan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Falavarjan.

History In 2012, Golestan and Zazeran Rural Districts, and the city of Qahderijan, were separated from the Central District in the formation of Qahderijan District. The village of Zazeran was converted to a city at the same time.

In 2020, the city of Imanshahr was divided into two cities, Ashtarjan and Minadasht. In 2021, the village of Tad was converted to a city, and likewise the village of Bostan, which was renamed Bostan Zar.

Demographics Language The people of this county are Persian-speakers in the Isfahani accent.

Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the county's population was 232,019 in 60,613 households. The following census in 2011 counted 247,014 people in 71,802 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the county as 249,814 in 77,213 households.

Administrative divisions

Falavarjan County's population history and administrative structure over three consecutive censuses are shown in the following table.

+ Falavarjan County Population Administrative Divisions 2006 2011 2016 Central District 181,602 193,589 149,127 Abrisham RD 9,414 10,784 25,512 Ashtarjan RD 13,958 14,637 23,214 Golestan RD 12,431 13,237 Zazeran RD 21,913 24,526 Abrisham (city) 19,406 21,794 22,429 Ashtarjan (city) Bostan Zar (city) Falavarjan (city) 37,740 38,310 37,704 Imanshahr (city) 13,535 14,267 14,633 Kelishad and Sudarjan (city) 23,203 24,355 25,635 Minadasht (city) Qahderijan (city) 30,002 31,679 Pir Bakran District 50,417 53,425 52,574 Garkan-e Shomali RD 16,050 16,500 15,115 Sohr and Firuzan RD 13,191 13,601 12,706 Baharan Shahr (city) 10,325 11,132 11,284 Pir Bakran (city) 10,851 12,192 13,469 Tad (city) Qahderijan District 48,113 Golestan RD 3,940 Zazeran RD 1,985 Qahderijan (city) 34,226 Zazeran (city) 7,962 Total 232,019 247,014 249,814

Overview The city of Falavarjan has a special place due to its close proximity to the metropolis of Isfahan. Also, due to its proximity to the Zobahan highway and ease of connection with other neighboring cities, it is one of the busiest suburbs of Isfahan. The bridge of this city which is called Vargon is the only double arched bridge of Zayandehrood.

The most important historical structures in the county are in the Pirbakran Mausoleum, and the historical mosque of the village of Oshtorjan (now the city of Imanshahr).

The city of Falavarjan has a long history and is one of the oldest central parts of Isfahan. It has also been a place for many migratory animals and birds due to its unique and pleasant climate.

Falavarjan city is one of the historical cities of Isfahan province with a total area of 319 square kilometers. The city has a wide bank of the Zayandeh River, which is very important in this regard. The soil of Falavarjan in the past was very coastal and fertile, and this has led to great prosperity in agriculture, especially rice cultivation. However, despite the recent drought, the city's cultivated lands gradually declined.

It is bounded on the east by Isfahan County, on the north by Khomeyni Shahr County, on the south by Mobarakeh County, on the northwest by Najafabad County, and on the west by Lenjan County.

Existence of numerous industries, being located on the banks of Zayandeh River, long history and high quality agricultural products such as rice, wheat and summer crops have made this city have a special place. This city has 8 cities named Zazran, Falavarjan, Qahdarijan, Kalishad, Sudarjan, Pirbakran, Baharan, Imanshahr, Abrisham city and 60 villages, which according to the historical monuments in these cities have a long cultural history.

In the past, especially since the constitutional period, a number of Bakhtiari people have also settled in Falavarjan. Historical monuments of this city can be Imamzadeh Younes Ibn Azharban Aqeel Ibn Musa Kazem of Zazran city, the house of evidence of Zafra village, old Falavarjan bridge and Grand Mosque and Baba Mahmoud Sohr Firuzan bridge and Largan pigeon towers and Hoyeh village and stone lions and Baba Mahmoud Sohr Firuzan mosque and mosque Ashtarjan and the tomb of Pirbakran and the tomb of Imamzadeh Shah Abul Ghasem Sohr Firoozan, Seyyed Mohammad Largan and Zeid Ibn Hassan were named.

Also, from the Safavid period, a wall started near the city of Pirbakran and continued until the end of the city of Imanshahr (Minadasht).Over time, this mud wall has been destroyed, but part of this wall is still left. Falavarjan has been less developed due to its proximity to the city of Isfahan. It is noteworthy that the historical bridge of Faladerjan has been built with the use of eggs and salts such as cement, etc., and if the Zayandeh River does not reach these bridges, they may be destroyed due to drought. Unfortunately, this city is surrounded by drought.

Transportation The main route passing through the county is Zobahan Freeway, connecting population centres to Isfahan.

Falavarjan County has its own Transit Bus system named Falavarjan County Municipalities Mass Transit Organization, running 7 routes connecting the county's cities to Isfahan and one route to Khomeynishahr.

Universities The Islamic Azad University of FalavarjanIslamic Azad University of Falavarjan was founded in Falavarjan County, 1984.

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