Iran
Shiraz, with a population of around 1.8 million (2016 census), is Iran's sixth most populous city. It is the capital of the province of Fars, and was also the capital of Iran under the reign of the Zand dynasty. It is located near the ruins of Persepolis and Pasargadae, two of the four capitals of the Achaemenid Empire.
Islamic City Council of Shiraz
The Islamic City Council of Shiraz () is the directly elected council that presides over the city of Shiraz and elects the mayor in a mayor–council government system.