Taherabad is a village located in Lavasan‑e Bozorg Rural District, within the Lavasan District of Shemiranat County, Tehran Province, Iran. The settlement is part of the administrative hierarchy of Iran, which includes the country, province, county, district (bakhsh), and rural district levels.
Geography
Taherabad lies in the northern part of Tehran Province, an area characterized by mountainous terrain that forms part of the Alborz range. The village is situated at approximately 35°44′ North latitude and 51°44′ East longitude, though precise coordinates may vary among sources.
Demographics
According to the 2006 census conducted by the Statistical Center of Iran, Taherabad had a population of 2,131 individuals residing in 557 families. Subsequent census data have not been published in widely accessible sources, and therefore more recent population figures are unavailable.
Administrative Status
- Country: Iran
- Province: Tehran
- County: Shemiranat
- District (Bakhsh): Lavasan
- Rural District: Lavasan‑e Bozorg
Time Zone
Taherabad observes Iran Standard Time (IRST), UTC +3:30, and Iran Daylight Time (IRDT), UTC +4:30 during the daylight‑saving period.
Etymology
The name “Taherabad” combines the Persian personal name “Taher” with the suffix “‑abad,” which denotes a cultivated place or settlement. The construction is common in Iranian toponyms and typically signifies “the town of Taher” or “the settlement founded by or associated with a person named Taher.”
References
- Statistical Center of Iran, Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006).
- Iranian National Committee for Standardization of Geographical Names.
No further notable historical, cultural, or economic information about Taherabad is documented in publicly available, reliable encyclopedic sources.
