Yazd County
Yazd is a desert city in central Iran and the capital of the Yazd province. It is an ancient city dating back to the Sassanian period. It is nicknamed "the City of Windcatchers" in Persian, and in 2017, this city of 530,000 people was listed by as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.- …has about 656,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 1,220 metres (3,990 feet)
- …is also known as “Yazd”
Places of Interest
Discover Zoroastrian Fire Temple and Dowlatabad Garden.
Zoroastrian Fire Temple
The Fire Temple of Yazd, also known as Yazd Atash…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hamidiya and Kheyrabad.
Yazd County
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Latitude
31.8898° or 31° 53′ 23″ north
Longitude
54.3607° or 54° 21′ 39″ east
Open location code
8H3PV9Q6+W7
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Yazd County” goes by many names.
شَهرِستانِ يَزدPersian
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Khvājeh Kheẕr and Dardorān.
Notable Places Nearby
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