Varamin

City in Tehran province, Iran

For the administrative division, see Varamin County. For the village in Kerman province, see Varamin, Kerman.

City in Tehran, Iran

Varamin

Persian: ورامين

City

From top to bottom
Courtyard of Jameh Mosque of Varamin, Imamzadeh Yahya, Aladdin Tower, Sugar factory

Varamin

Coordinates: 35°21′01″N 51°38′11″E﻿ / ﻿35.35028°N 51.63639°E﻿ / 35.35028; 51.63639[1][2]
Country| Iran
Province| Tehran
County| Varamin
District| Central
Elevation

| 915 m (3,002 ft)
Population

(2016)[3]

• Total

| 225,628
Time zone| UTC+3:30 (IRST)
Area code| 021 (Formerly 0291)

Varamin (Persian: ورامين; /værɑːˈmɪn/)[a] is a city in the Central District of Varamin County, Tehran province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

## Etymology

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The word "Varamin" has been recorded with the same spelling and pronunciation in Perso-Arabic script since 3rd A.H. century.[5] While its etymology is not clear, there have been many speculations which are almost all not more than guesses. The entry "Varām" in Burhan-i Qati is defined as:"... Things that are easy and light, and a city in Mulk-i Rayy that is known also as Varāmin."[6] Mir Jalaleddin Kazzazi says "Varām" is a variant of the name Bahram (equivalent to Vahram in Pahlavi and Armenian), and may be from Varām+in meaning 'place of Bahram.'[7]

The name has been transliterated in Latin scripts in many ways; such as Veramin,[4] Veramine,[8] Weramin, Weramine, Veraumin, and other variants, while Encyclopedia Iranica uses Varāmīn.[9]

## History

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Until 1220s, Varamin was an agricultural center of Ray. The raiding of Ray by the invading Mongols caused a flux of migration and economical growth during Mongol Ilkhanid rule. Thus, Varamin developed into an urban center. A Vizier of Ilkhanid Abu Sa'id, named Yusuf Quhadhi built the Jameh Mosque of Varamin. Other significant monuments from this era include mausoleum of Imamzadeh Yahya, Aladdin Tower, Imamzadeh Shah Husayn, and Sharif mosque. At the turn of 14th century, Varamin started to decline due to Timurid Empire armies' invasions. In 1405, Ruy González de Clavijo described the city as mostly deserted, although during early Timurid rule, a minor restoration was applied to the Jameh mosque and Imamzadeh Hosein Reza was built. By 16th century, Tehran started to grow as the major city of the region.[10]

## Demographics

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Historical populationYear| Pop.| ±%

|
|

1956| 5,205| —
1966| 11,183| +114.9%
1976| 25,892| +131.5%
1986| 58,311| +125.2%
1996| 72,331| +24.0%
2006| 208,569| +188.4%
2011| 218,991| +5.0%
2016| 225,628| +3.0%

### Population

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At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 208,569 in 53,639 households.[11] The following census in 2011 counted 218,991 people in 62,884 households.[12] The 2015 census measured the population of the city as 216000 people in 69,190 households.[3]

## Climate

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According to the information of the State Meteorological Organization of Iran, the long-term average annual rainfall of Varamin is around 107.5 mm[13]

Climate data for Varamin

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | 11
(52)  | 13
(55)  | 19
(66)  | 25
(77)  | 31
(88)  | 37
(99)  | 40
(104)  | 38
(100)  | 34
(93)  | 27
(81)  | 17
(63)  | 12
(54)  | 25
(78)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | 1
(34)  | 3
(37)  | 8
(46)  | 13
(55)  | 19
(66)  | 25
(77)  | 27
(81)  | 26
(79)  | 22
(72)  | 15
(59)  | 8
(46)  | 3
(37)  | 14
(57)
Average rainfall mm (inches)  | 19.4
(0.76)  | 23.0
(0.91)  | 27.1
(1.07)  | 21.4
(0.84)  | 7.1
(0.28)  | 1.1
(0.04)  | 0.9
(0.04)  | 0.8
(0.03)  | 0.9
(0.04)  | 9.5
(0.37)  | 32.2
(1.27)  | 18.1
(0.71)  | 161.5
(6.36)
Average snowfall cm (inches)  | 0.4
(0.2)  | 0.9
(0.4)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 0.3
(0.1)  | 0.0
(0.0)  | 1.6
(0.7)
Average rainy days  | 3  | 3  | 3  | 3  | 1  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 1  | 3  | 3  | 20
Average relative humidity (%)  | 42  | 42  | 33  | 29  | 23  | 15  | 15  | 17  | 18  | 27  | 41  | 45  | 29
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 223.2  | 203.4  | 294.5  | 339  | 368.9  | 366  | 375.1  | 375.1  | 348  | 238.7  | 219  | 226.3  | 3,577.2
Mean daily sunshine hours | 7.2  | 7.2  | 9.5  | 11.3  | 11.9  | 12.2  | 12.1  | 12.1  | 11.6  | 7.7  | 7.3  | 7.3  | 9.8
Mean daily daylight hours | 10.1  | 10.9  | 12  | 13.1  | 14  | 14.5  | 14.3  | 13.5  | 12.4  | 11.3  | 10.3  | 9.8  | 12.2
Average ultraviolet index | 2  | 3  | 4  | 6  | 7  | 8  | 8  | 7  | 6  | 5  | 3  | 3  | 5
Source 1: World Weather Online(2009-2023)[14]
Source 2: Weather Atlas (Humidity-sun-daylight) [15]

## Landmarks

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### Ilkhanid architecture

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During the Mongol Ilkhanate, as a result of the economic growth in the region, Varamin became an urban center and most of the significant historical monuments of this city belong to this period. Including:

#### Jameh mosque

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Main article: Jameh Mosque of Varamin

The most famous building of the city, the Jameh mosque's construction began during Öljaitü's reign and completed in during his son's rule in 1322.[10]

#### Aladdin tower

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Main article: Aladdin Tower

A cylindrical tomb with a conic dome was built in 1289 over a local ruler's grave.

#### Imamzadeh Yahya

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Main article: Imamzadeh Yahya

The tomb of a descendant of Muhammad in the city, famed for its tile-works.[16] The tomb was constructed in 1307.

#### Others

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Other than the three mentioned above, another tomb known as Shah Hoseyn was also built in Ilkhanid era. Portal of Masjid-i Sharif, which does not exist nowadays is mentioned to be completed in 1307.[10] An Ilkhanid graveyard was unearthed in 2016.[17]

Jameh Mosque of Varamin

Aladdin Tower

A set of tiles from Imamzadeh Yahya

### Other sites

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Other than above buildings, mausoleums of Hosein Reza, Sakinehbanu, Kowkab a-ddin, Seyyed Fathollah, and Zaid Abolhassan are other historical monuments. Additionally, historians have mentioned the Razaviyeh historical madrasah adjacent to the Jameh Mosque, also Varamin Castle, 1500 feet from the Jameh Mosque, has also been a noted by travelers, both the madrasah and citadel do not also exist today.[18]

Citadel of Varamin drawn by Jules Laurens in 1848.

Imamzadeh Hosein Reza, built in 1437 CE.

Inscriptions on Seyyed Fathollah's tomb, with the date 900 A.H. (1495 CE)

## Industries

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### Sugar refinery factory

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Varamin Sugar Refinery Factory was built in 1934–1935 by Nikolai Markov and is the very first sugar refinery factory in Iran and Middle East. Since 2007 and privatization,[19] its produce has been reduced because of shortage in ingredients.[20][21]

### Oil-extracting factory

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Varamin Oil-extracting factory was built in 1938–1939 and is the first producer of vegetable oil in Iran.[22]

## Handcrafts

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### Carpets and rugs

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Further information: Varamin carpet

Carpets and rugs of Varamin are among most famous carpets in the world. Many rug and carpet experts see Varamins as purer Persian carpets.[23] They have geometric patterns with repeated medallions, especially on runners. They are made by tribal people who either live in or pass by Varamin.

## Colleges and universities

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### Islamic Azad University

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Islamic Azad University Varamin-Pishva Branch was established in 1985. This branch has more than 86 different majors and capacity of 15,000 students.[24]

## See also

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Media related to Varamin at Wikimedia Commons

## Notes

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1. ^ Also romanized as Varāmīn and Verāmin[4]

## References

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1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (23 September 2024). "شهرک فجر [Shahrak-e Qajar], Varamin, Varamin Central District, Varamin County, Tehran Province, 33719-99591, Iran" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 23 September 2024.
2. ^ "9J2P+4H6 Varamin, Tehran Province, Iran" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
3. ^ a b 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 25 June 2025.مرکز+آمار+ایرانCategory:Articles+containing+Persian-language+text+[Statistical+Centre+of+Iran]&rft.atitle=سرشماري+عمومي+نفوس+و+مسكن+1395+:+استان+تهران&rft_id=https://www.amar.org.ir/Portals/0/census/1395/results/abadi/CN95_HouseholdPopulationVillage_23.xlsx&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:Varamin" class="Z3988">
4. ^ a b Varamin can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3088133" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
5. ^ Tājīk, ʻAlī Riz̤ā; Atrī, Siyyidizahrā (2005). Ās̲ār-i tārīkhī-i Varāmīn-i bāstān (in Persian) (Chāp-i 1 ed.). Tihrān: Mihr-i Amīr al-Muʼminīn. ISBN 9789648173833.
6. ^ Amini, Mohammad; Rezvan, Homayun (2003). Tarikh-e Ejtemai-e Varamin. Tehran: Elmi Farhangi Saheb-az-zaman. p. 88\. ISBN 9640612278.
7. ^ Kazzazi, Mir Jalaleddin. "Varamin: City of Bahram". Ashena (in Persian). 2 (7). Retrieved 3 March 2024.
8. ^ Dieulafoy, Jane (2010). Une amazone en Orient du Caucase à Persépolis, 1881-1882. Paris: Phébus. ISBN 9782752904485.
9. ^ "EMĀMZĀDA iii. Number, distribution, and important examples". Encyclopedia Iranica. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
10. ^ a b c Bloom, Jonathan; Blair, Sheila (2009). Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art & Architecture: Three-Volume Set. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 391\. ISBN 9780195373042.
11. ^ سرشماري عمومي نفوس و مسكن 1385 : استان تهران [General Population and Housing Census 2006: Tehran Province]. مرکز آمار ایران [Statistical Centre of Iran] (in Persian). Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 June 2025.مرکز+آمار+ایرانCategory:Articles+containing+Persian-language+text+[Statistical+Centre+of+Iran]&rft.atitle=سرشماري+عمومي+نفوس+و+مسكن+1385+:+استان+تهران&rft_id=http://www.amar.org.ir/DesktopModules/FTPManager/upload/upload2360/newjkh/newjkh/23.xls&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:Varamin" class="Z3988">
12. ^ سرشماري عمومي نفوس و مسكن 1390 : استان تهران [General Population and Housing Census 2011: Tehran Province]. Iran Data Portal—Syracuse University (in Persian). مرکز آمار ایران [Statistical Centre of Iran]. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
13. ^ "tahghighat" (PDF). tehranmet.ir.
14. ^ "Varamin Climate Weather Averages". WorldWeatherOnline.com. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
15. ^ "Varamin, Iran - Detailed climate information and monthly weather forecast".
16. ^ Museum, Victoria and Albert (1262). "Tile Panel | Ali ibn Muhammad ibn Abi Tahir | V&A Explore The Collections". Victoria and Albert Museum: Explore the Collections. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
17. ^ "كشف یك گورستان تاریخی در ورامین". ایرنا (in Persian). 7 August 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
18. ^ "معنی جامع ورامین | لغت‌نامه دهخدا". www.vajehyab.com (in Persian). Retrieved 9 June 2022.
19. ^ "کارخانه قند ورامین در آستانه بازگشایی قرار گرفت" (in Persian). IRNA. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
20. ^ قديمي ترين کارخانه قند ايران تعطيل شد.. www.Parsine.com (in Persian).
21. ^ یادگارهای جناب نیکلای. www.Tebyan.net (in Persian).
22. ^ روغنکشی شماره ی یک ورامین. www.Khoec.com (in Persian). Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 8 April 2012.
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24. ^ iauvaramin.ac.ir

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