Karaj

کرج
City
Coordinates: 35°50′08″N 51°00′37″E / 35.83556°N 51.01028°E / 35.83556; 51.01028Coordinates: 35°50′08″N 51°00′37″E / 35.83556°N 51.01028°E / 35.83556; 51.01028
ProvinceAlborz
CountyKaraj
BakhshCentral
Government
 • MayorAli kamalizade
 • City Council Chairmanabas zare
Area
 • City162 km2 (63 sq mi)
Elevation
1,312 m (4,304 ft)
Population
 (2016 Census)
 • Urban
1,592,492
 • Metro
1,973,470
 • Population Rank in Iran
4th
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)
Area code(s)026
ClimateBSk
Websitehttp://karaj.ir