Jasb; a mountainous habitat with rich biodiversity
Jasb village is a mountainous area located near the Panzdah-e Khordad Dam, in the northern part of Delijan, Markazi Province. The Jasb district comprises seven villages situated in a valley that stretches approximately 50 kilometers on both sides of the Azna River. The river flows mainly from March to June and is located at an elevation of nearly 1,200 meters above sea level.
There is a protected habitat area in Jasb, covering over 17,000 hectares. This forested habitat connects to the heights of Palang Darreh Mountain to the north, the Delijan plain to the south, Qamrud to the west, and the Karkas Mountains to the east. In the western and southwestern parts of Jasb, various plant species grow, including Prunus scoparia, fig trees, Pistacia atlantica, barberry, hawthorn, and spurge.
The region is also home to diverse animal species, such as leopards, boars, wolves, goats, sheep, deer, rabbits, and numerous bird species — including eagles, sparrowhawks, see-see partridges, kestrels, quail, and buzzards.
Additionally, parts of Jasb’s mountainous habitat host tropical plant species and animals like goats, bezoar ibex, partridges, and leopards.
Delijan is located in the southeast of Markazi Province, at an important intersection point. It lies along the Isfahan-Tehran Road, approximately 409km from Tehran.
Historically, Delijan was a prominent city, featuring four gates on each side.
It is believed that its boundaries once extended nearly to Khorheh.
One of the natural tourist attractions in Delijan is the Chal-Nakhjir Cave, also known as Delijan Cave. Its historical relics — such as earthenware, ditches, and beautiful bricks — serve as evidence of its antiquity and cultural significance. Thanks to its strategic geographical position, Delijan gradually developed over time and was officially designated as a township in 1980.
Today, Delijan is recognized as an industrial hub and is home to several notable carpet companies.