Shahmirzad

Shahmirzad (Persian: شهميرزاد, also Romanized as Shahmīrzād and Shamīrzād) is a city in and capital of Shahmirzad District, in Mehdishahr County, Semnan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 7,273, in 1,860 families. Shahmirzad or Shamerza is located 150 miles (240 km) northeast of Tehran. Shahmirzad has a very fine climate and is a suitable summer resort for tourists. During summer, people flock to the town from their permanent homes around the country, and sometimes abroad. The town's population fluctuates between 8,000 and up to 40,000 people during summer. Shir Ghaleh (Persian: شیرقلعه) a centuries old fortress, located 3 km to the north west of Shahmirzad is a source of pride for many of the inhabitants of the...