List of renamed cities in Iran
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The following is a list of cities in Iran that have undergone a name change in the recent past. Many more however have at least one Ancient and/or other historical name(s).
Rank | Former name | Present name | |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Qaradağ | Arasbaran | |
2 | Khiyov | Meshginshahr | |
3 | Kivi | Kowsar | |
4 | Mugan | 3 Cities Germi, Parsabad and Bileh Savar | |
5 | Malek Kandi | Malekan | |
6 | Osku | ||
7 | Saraskand | Hashtrud | |
8 | Khorasan | Sain Qaleh | |
9 | Qoşaçay | Miandoab | |
10 | Suldoz | Naqadeh | |
11 | Urmia | Orumiyeh | |
12 | Takan Tepe | Takab | |
13 | Shahin Dezh | ||
14 | Dilmagan and Shapur | Salmas | |
15 | Araplar | Poldasht | |
16 | Kara Aineh and Qareh Eyni | Siah Cheshmeh | |
17 | Saujbulagh | Mahabad |
See also[]
- List of city name changes (worldwide, by country)
- List of renamed cities in Armenia
- List of renamed cities in Georgia
Categories:
- Lists of populated places in Iran
- Lists of cities by toponymy
- Iran geography-related lists
- City name changes