Map of Razavi Khorasan
Razavi Khorasan is a first-level division of Iran. Its largest mapped city is Mashhad, with about 2.47 million people in the metropolitan area. The interactive map below is centred on Razavi Khorasan, and the tables list its 6 mapped cities along with the mountains, World Heritage Sites nearest to them.
- Cities Mapped
- 6
- Largest City
- Mashhad
- Country
- Iran
- Highest Point Mapped
- 3,314 m
Interactive Map of Razavi Khorasan
About Razavi Khorasan
Razavi Khorasan province (Persian: استان خراسان رضوی) is one of the 31 provinces of Iran, located in northeastern Iran. Its capital is the city of Mashhad, the second-most-populous city in Iran.
Razavi Khorasan is one of the three provinces created after the division of Khorasan province in 2004. In 2014, it was placed in Region 5 with Mashhad as the location of the region's secretariat. The adjective "Razavi" describes the province's association with Ali al-Rida, the eighth Imam of Twelver Shia Islam, who died in Tus in 818 and is buried in Mashhad.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia: Razavi Khorasan province (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Razavi Khorasan in Depth
History
The Greater Khorasan has witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties and governments in its territory throughout history. Various tribes of the Arabs, Turks, Kurds and Turkmens brought changes to the region time and time again.
Ancient geographers of Iran divided Iran ("Ērānshahr") into eight segments of which the most flourishing and largest was the territory of Greater Khorasan. Esfarayen, among other cities of the province, was one of the focal points for residence of the Aryan tribes after entering Iran.
The Parthian Empire was based near Merv in Khorasan for many years. During the Sassanid dynasty, the province was governed by a Spahbod (Lieutenant General) called "Padgošban" and four margraves, each commander of one of the four parts of the province.
Demographics
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the province's population was 5,515,980 in 1,426,187 households. The following census in 2011 counted 5,994,402 people in 1,716,314 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the province as 6,434,501 in 1,938,703 households.
The major ethnic group in this region are Persians, there are other sizeable communities such as Khorasani Kurds, Khorasani Turks, Turkmens and Khorasani Baloch.
According to the 2016 census, the Muslim population of Razavi Khorasan was 6,409,180, most of whom are followers of Shia Islam, with the shrine of the 8th Shi'ite Imam being located in Mashhad. A significant Sunni population also inhabit the province, forming the majority in cities such as Torbat-e-Jam and Taybad.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Razavi Khorasan province (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Razavi Khorasan: Key Facts
| Population | 6,434,501 (2016) |
|---|---|
| Area | 118,884 km² |
| Capital | Mashhad |
| Established | 2004 |
Facts from Wikidata Q587090 (CC0).
History of Razavi Khorasan: Empires and States
The atlas records 30 polities whose mapped territory included part of Razavi Khorasan, from Median Kingdom in 615 BCE to 2024 CE. They are listed in the order they first appear.
| Polity | Period here |
|---|---|
| Median Kingdom | 615–551 BCE |
| Achaemenid Persian Empire | 550–330 BCE |
| Achaemenid Empire | 550–327 BCE |
| The Macedonian Empire of Alexander | 323–308 BCE |
| Seleucid Empire | 307–165 BCE |
| Parthian Empire | 164 BCE – 237 CE |
| The Sasanian Empire | 238–643 CE |
| Rashidun Caliphate | 644–665 CE |
| The Umayyad Caliphate | 666–749 CE |
| The Abbasid Caliphate | 750–910 CE |
| Saffarid Dynasty | 875–899 CE |
| Samanid Empire | 900–999 CE |
| Ghaznavid Empire | 1000–1039 CE |
| Seljuk Dynasty | 1034–1039 CE |
| Great Seljuk Empire | 1040–1187 CE |
| Ghurid Dynasty | 1188–1201 CE |
| Khwarezmid Empire | 1202–1226 CE |
| The Mongol Empire | 1227–1343 CE |
| Ilkhanate | 1294–1343 CE |
| Sarbadars | 1344–1394 CE |
| Vassalage of Kingdom of Georgia to Timurid Empire | 1395–1406 CE |
| Timurid Empire | 1395–1506 CE |
| Vassalage of Qara Qoyunlu to Timurid Empire | 1407–1467 CE |
| Safavid Dynasty | 1512–1726 CE |
| Hotaki Dynasty | 1727–1733 CE |
| Afsharid Iran | 1734–1751 CE |
| Durrani Empire | 1752–1796 CE |
| Qajar Dynasty | 1791–1923 CE |
| Pahlavi Dynasty | 1924–1978 CE |
| Islamic Republic of Iran | 1979–2024 CE |
Historical Maps of Razavi Khorasan
Razavi Khorasan on the world map in each year one of these states held it:
Derived by testing mapped cities against dated territorial polygons. Dates are when the polygons cover this place, not the polity's whole lifespan, and polities absent from the source dataset are not listed.
Largest Cities in Razavi Khorasan
6 cities mapped. Ranked by metropolitan population. A port city's harbour is written up on the page of its sea.
| # | Name | Population | Region | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mashhad | 2.47 million | Razavi Khorasan | Admin-1 capital |
| 2 | Sabzewar | 226,183 | Razavi Khorasan | Populated place |
| 3 | Neyshabur | 221,700 | Razavi Khorasan | Populated place |
| 4 | Kashmar | 157,135 | Razavi Khorasan | Populated place |
| 5 | Quchan | 145,531 | Razavi Khorasan | Populated place |
| 6 | Torbat-e Jam | 104,578 | Razavi Khorasan | Populated place |
Highest Mountains in Razavi Khorasan
1 mountain mapped. Ranked by summit elevation above sea level. A summit on a border is listed under both countries. Assigned by the nearest mapped city, so features near the boundary may belong to a neighbouring division.
| # | Name | Elevation | Feet | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuh-e Siah Khvani | 3,314 m | 10,873 ft | Asia |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Razavi Khorasan
1 World Heritage Site mapped. Listed by year of inscription, earliest first. Sites shared with another country appear under each. Assigned by the nearest mapped city, so features near the boundary may belong to a neighbouring division.
| # | Name | Inscribed | Type | Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Persian Qanat | 2016 | Cultural | (iii) (iv) |
Razavi Khorasan: Quick Answers
- Where is Razavi Khorasan?
- Razavi Khorasan is a first-level division of Iran, in Asia. Its mapped cities centre on 36.0381° N, 58.9306° E.
- What is the largest city in Razavi Khorasan?
- Mashhad is the largest city mapped in Razavi Khorasan, with a metropolitan population of about 2.47 million.
- How many cities are in Razavi Khorasan?
- YearMaps maps 6 cities and towns in Razavi Khorasan, with a combined metropolitan population of about 3.32 million. This counts mapped settlements, not every municipality.
- What is the highest mountain in Razavi Khorasan?
- The highest summit mapped in Razavi Khorasan is Kuh-e Siah Khvani at 3,314 m.