Tehran, by district
Select a district on the map or in the side index. Drag to tilt, scroll to zoom.
What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
5 facilities
| Evin Prison | Prison | Shemiranat | +98 21 2243 0014 |
| Greater Tehran Central Penitentiary | Prison | Rey | — |
| Prison – Pishva | Prison | Pishva | — |
| Prison – Rey | Women's prison | Rey | — |
| Qasr Prison | Prison | City of Tehran | — |
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Tehran, Iran have?
The atlas lists 5 prisons, jails and detention centres in Tehran, Iran, including 4 prisons and 1 women's prison.
Which police agencies serve Tehran, Iran?
246 police units are listed for Tehran, Iran, all recorded as police stations.
Can I look up a prisoner in Tehran, Iran?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Iran. Contact the facility or Prisons Organization, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which district has the most facilities?
City of Tehran, with 1 prison or jail and 120 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 1 entry of 5. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Which authority is responsible for prisons in Tehran, Iran?
Prisons in Iran, including those in Tehran, are run by Prisons Organization.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Tehran, Iran?
The atlas lists 1 women's prison here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
How are the listings for Tehran, Iran organised?
The atlas files Tehran, Iran by district, following official administrative boundaries; 17 districts currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the district where it is located; City of Tehran is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Tehran, Iran?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 246 police units here. Open a district to see the units in each area.