Kashan

Kashan
  • Country: Iran
  • City: Kashan
  • Population: 304,478
  • Area: 9 km2
Abolfazl Saroughian

Mayor: Abolfazl Saroughian

Abolfazl Saroughian, born in 1978, holds a Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a major in Road and Transportation. He previously worked in the Kashan Municipality and served in the following positions: Head of the Urban Planning and Architecture Department Mayor of District One Mayor of District Two Mayor of District Three Mayor of District Four CEO of the Freight and Passenger Transportation Management Organization CEO of the Civil and Improvement Organization Director of the Transportation and Traffic Department

Kashan is the capital of Kashan County and the second largest city in Isfahan Province. This historic city benefits from both a mountainous and desert climate due to its geographical location. Kashan is the birthplace of one of the oldest civilizations in the world, the Sialk, which dates back more than seven thousand years.

This tourist city is famous for its historic houses, rose-water-picking ceremonies, and beautiful carpets.  UNESCO-registered Fin Garden is also located in Kashan.

Kashan’s economy is based on tourism, agriculture, and various handicrafts, including traditional and machine-made carpet weaving.

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