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Kerman

Kerman
کرمان
city
Ancient names: Kārmānia, Boutiā, Germānia
Clockwise from the top: Kerman's skyline; Jabaliyeh dome – ancient museum of stone; Saderat Bank tower; Jameh Mosque; and Burj Av'al (Tower One)
Clockwise from the top: Kerman's skyline; Jabaliyeh dome – ancient museum of stone; Saderat Bank tower; Jameh Mosque; and Burj Av'al (Tower One)
Official seal of Kerman
Seal
Nickname(s): ديار كريمان (Persian for "Land of Karimans"), The City of Stars
Kerman is located in Iran
Kerman
Kerman
Coordinates: 30°17′N 57°05′E / 30.283°N 57.083°E / 30.283; 57.083Coordinates: 30°17′N 57°05′E / 30.283°N 57.083°E / 30.283; 57.083
Country  Iran
Province Kerman
County Kerman
Bakhsh Central
Founded c. 3rd century A.D
Government
 • Mayor Ali Babayi
Area
 • city 185 km2 (85.16 sq mi)
Elevation 1,755 m (5,758 ft)
Population (2011Kiu)
 • city 734,441
 • Urban 821,374
 • Population Rank in Iran 10th
Demonym(s) Kermani
Time zone IRST (UTC+3:30)
 • Summer (DST) IRDT (UTC+4:30)
Postal code 761
Area code(s) +98 343
Main language(s) Persian
Climate BWk
Website www.kermancity.kr.ir/
Kerman
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