Jajrud District
Jajrud District
Persian: بخش جاجرود | |
|---|---|
Jajrud District | |
| Coordinates: 35°40′46″N 51°45′59″E / 35.67944°N 51.76639°E[1][2] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Tehran |
| County | Pardis |
| Established | 2012[3] |
| Capital | Khosrowabad |
| Population (2016)[4] | |
• Total | 9,864 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Jajrud District (Persian: بخش جاجرود) is in Pardis County, Tehran province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Khosrowabad.[3]
The district includes areas within the Jajrud Protected Area, which hosts significant biodiversity. The region has experienced urbanization and development, with the establishment of industrial sites, mining, and the expansion of infrastructure. The Jajrud River originating from the Alborz Mountains, flows through the district and is an important water source important for both natural ecosystems and human activities. The local economy is based on traditional agriculture, industries and tourism.
History
In 2012, the cities of Bumahen and Pardis, and most of Siyahrud Rural District, were separated from Tehran County in the establishment of Pardis County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each, with Pardis as its capital.[3]
The villages of Khosrowabad[5] and Saidabad-e Jajrud[6] were converted to cities in 2020 and 2021, respectively.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2016 National Census, the district's population was 9,864 inhabitants in 2,873 households.[4]
Administrative divisions
| Administrative Divisions | 2016[4] |
|---|---|
| Jajrud RD | 2,264 |
| Saidabad RD | 7,600 |
| Khosrowabad (city)[a] | |
| Saidabad-e Jajrud (city)[b] | |
| Total | 9,864 |
| RD = Rural District | |
Geography
The region encompasses rugged terrain in the foothills of the southern Alborz Mountains, with the Jajrud River draining through it.[7] The topography varies from 1,480 m (4,860 ft) in valley towns to 2,050 m (6,730 ft) at the northern peak of Kūh‑e Jajrud. The region experiences a cold, dry mountainous climate with annual rainfall around 200 mm (7.9 in).[8] The Jajrud River valley cuts through steep southern slopes and provides arable land and watercourses.[7]
Economy
The region's agriculture includes orchards and small-scale farming along river valley floors.[9] Industrial activity focuses on mining and workshops including wood, metal, painting, and elevator production.[10] Since the 2010s, enhanced residential demand has led to villa and plot development in suburban areas.[11]
The Jajrud Valley served historically as a Qajar-era royal hunting ground, with hunting lodges and carriage roads dating to Fath‑ʿAlī Shah and Nāser‑al‑Dīn Shah.[12] There is growing interest in ecotourism centered on the Jajrud River corridor for recreation. The river basin features religious pilgrimages and seasonal festivals, anchored in local customs and springs. Recreational trails along the river and dam areas support eco-transport and leisure walking.[13]
See also
Notes
References
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (20 September 2024). "Saidabad RD, Jajrud District, Pardis County, Tehran Province, Iran" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "MQH8+QHC Pardis, Tehran Province, Iran" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ a b c Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (19 December 2012) [تاریخ تصویب (Approval date) 1391/09/29 (Iranian Jalali calendar)]. تصویب نامه درخصوص تقسیمات کشوری در استان تهران [Approval letter regarding national divisions in Tehran province]. لام تا کام [Lam ta Kam] (in Persian). وزارت کشور [Ministry of the Interior]. هیات وزیران [Council of Ministers]. شماره ابلاغیه ۱۹۷۲۱۰/ت۴۶۵۹۰ه [Notification number 177210/T46590H]. Archived from the original on 21 June 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ a b c سرشماري عمومي نفوس و مسكن 1395 : استان تهران [General Population and Housing Census 2016: Tehran Province]. مرکز آمار ایران [Statistical Centre of Iran] (in Persian). Archived from the original (Excel) on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ a b Fazli, Abdolreza Rahmani (26 April 2020) [۷ اردیبهشت ۱۳۹۹ (Iranian Jalali calendar)]. خسروآباد پردیس به شهر تبدیل شد [Khosrowabad, Pardis, turned into a city]. Islamic Republic News Agency (in Persian). وزارت کشور [Ministry of the Interior]. Archived from the original on 1 June 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ a b Jahangiri, Eshaq (2 January 2021) [۱۳۹۹/۱۰/۱۳ تاریخ ابلاغ (Notification date 1399/10/13) (Iranian Jalali calendar)]. تصویب‌نامه در خصوص تبدیل روستای سعیدآباد مرکز دهستان سعیدآباد بخش جاجرود شهرستان پردیس استان تهران، به شهر [Letter of approval regarding the conversion of Saidabad village, the center of Saidabad Rural District, Jajrud District, Pardis County, Tehran province, into a city]. پژوهشکده حقوقی شهر دانش [Shahr Danesh Law Research Institute] (in Persian). وزارت کشور [Ministry of the Interior]. هیات وزیران [Council of Ministers]. ۱۱۶۰۱۴/ت۵۷۷۰۱ه [Number 116014/T57701H]. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Jajrud River basin details (length ~140 km, catchment ~710 km²)". Rasekhoon. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Area, elevation, climate and rainfall". Meidoun – land use assessment. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Agriculture listed among local economic advantages". Meidoun. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Kamard industrial zone profile". Pardis‑Land.ir. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Residential development trend". LuxVila.ir. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Qajar hunting heritage in Jajrud". ESHIA Library. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Jajrud River tourism". Mehr News. Retrieved 17 June 2025.