Qaem Shahr

Qaem Shahr (Persian: قائم‌شهر; pronunciation) is a city in the Central District of Qaem Shahr County, Mazandaran province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Originally known as Šâhi (Shahi), the name was used until the Iranian Revolution in 1979 when the city acquired its current name.

Qaem Shahr is divided into two natural topographic regions: the plain and the foothills of the Alborz. It is at an elevation of 51 meters above sea level. Qaem Shahr has a humid subtropical climate. In most years, winter contributes to half of the city’s annual rainfall, while summer is the least rainy season. The average annual precipitation in Qaem Shahr is approximately 850 millimeters. Based on the latest accurate geographic data, Qaem Shahr is considered one of the largest cities in Northern Iran.