Karahrud
Karahrud (, also Romanized as Karahrūd and Karehrūd; also known as Kararūt and Qara Rūd) was a city in the Central District of Arak County, Markazi province, Iran. It is the birthplace of Kurdish historian and prince of Bidlîs, Sharaf Khan Bidlisi (1543-ca. 1603). At the 2006 census, its population was 23,399 in 6,209 households. The following census in 2011 counted 29,721 people in 8,782 households. In November 2013, Karahrud and the former city of Senjan were merged with the city of Arak. At the same time, Zamen Jan became the capital of Sedeh Rural District. References Arak County Cities in Markazi Province Populated places in Markazi Province Populated places in Arak County