Zarqan


Zarqan is a city and capital of Zarqan District, in Shiraz County, Fars Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 19,861, in 5,127 families. It is served by Zarqan Airport.

Etymology

Zarqan comes from "Zarghoon", which in Pahlavi means the place is lush.

Zarqan in books

It is said that Zarqan had good mules for hiring and transporting. Therefore, this city was important for business and transportation during 1791.
Historically, Zaqan counted as the battle field among Afghan and Afshari dynasty.