Karaj River

River in Iran

The Karaj (Persian: رودخانه کرج) is a river on the central plateau of Iran.[1] It is the second largest river after Zayandarud in the central plateau region.[1]

About

The Karaj runs roughly 152 miles (245 km) in length.[1] Its headwaters are in the Central Alborz mountain range, north of Tehran in Alborz Province. It flows south past the city of Karaj, and then flows eastward with its tributary Jajrood River joining in Tehran Province, to flow into the endorheic Namak Lake basin in the Qom Province.

The Amir Kabir Dam is constructed across the river in the foothills of the Alborz mountain range.

Gallery

  • Karaj dam or Amir Kabir dam
    Karaj dam or Amir Kabir dam
  • Amir kabir (Karaj) Dam over Karaj River
    Amir kabir (Karaj) Dam over Karaj River
  • Amir Kabir Dam
    Amir Kabir Dam
  • Amir Kabir Dam
    Amir Kabir Dam
  • Chalus road - Ninara
    Chalus road - Ninara
  • Karaj River in Adaran
    Karaj River in Adaran
  • Karaj River
    Karaj River
  • Narrow Karaj River channel under bridge
    Narrow Karaj River channel under bridge

References

  1. ^ a b c Hourade, Bernard (December 15, 2010). "Karaj River". iranicaonline.org. Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation. Retrieved 2022-02-04.

34°46′50″N 51°49′51″E / 34.78056°N 51.83083°E / 34.78056; 51.83083



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