Falavarjan


Falavarjan is a city and capital of Falavarjan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 37,740, in 9,097 families.
The ancient name of this city was Barze which means the branch of a tree or cultivation. This name gradually changed to Varjan. During the Safavid period due to the construction of a bridge on the Zayandeh Rood, Varjan was renamed Polavarjan and thence to Falavarjan. The city is a part of Esfahan metropolitan area.
For its public transit system, the city is served by Falavarjan County Municipalities Mass Transit Organization bus network.

Cultural &; Notable Centers

Islamic Azad University of Falavarjan
has been founded in 1984.