The word "Lahijan" is originated from the economic stance the city had during its historical periods. "Lahijan" is formed by two words: Lah, means silk and "Jan or Gan" means a place . By compounding these two parts, the word "Lahijan or lahigan" was made, which means "a place to obtain silk fiber". At the 2006 census, its population was 71,871, in 21,518 families.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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