Kerman

Kerman
Persian: کرمان
Kārmānia, Boutiā, Carmānia, Karmana
City
Nickname(s): 
ديار كريمان (Persian for "Land of Karimans"), The City of Stars
Kerman
Coordinates: 30°15′45″N 57°03′27″E / 30.26250°N 57.05750°E / 30.26250; 57.05750
CountryIran
ProvinceKerman
CountyKerman
DistrictCentral
Foundedc.3rd century BC (Official:1907)
Government
  MayorMohsen Tuyserkani
Area
  City
240 km2 (92.22 sq mi)
Elevation
1,755 m (5,758 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  City
537,718
  Urban
738,374
  Population Rank in Iran
14th
DemonymKermani
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
Postal code
761
Area code+98 343
Main language(s)Persian
ClimateBWk
Websitekermancity.ir

Kerman (Persian: كرمان; [kʲeɾˈmɒːn] ) is a city in the Central District of Kerman County, Kerman province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district.