[2] At 1,730 metres (5,680 ft), it is situated in a depression between the southern Zagros Mountains to the west and the Kuh-e Bidkhan massif to the east.

Gole Gohar Iron Ore Mine is the countries' largest with estimated $2.8 billion valuation.

PolyTech of Sirjan Co., with over 400 employees, is the largest domestic manufacturer in the city's Industrial Town.

Gold Iran under license from LG is also a major player in the city with 1,200 employees and a location in the Special Economic Zone.

This university, which was established by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, offers courses and programs that lead to obtaining official degrees from higher education.

[8] This city was established in the Sasanian era and has several mineral sources including coal, iron, copper, stone and gold.

Today the city is witnessing great economic growth mainly due to its industrial sector as well as its key location in the heart of southern Iran.