
Previously it was supposed to be called "Khezr Island" but later on it was known as "Ebadan". read more on itto.org In 1935 "Ebadan" changed to "Abadan". Its center is the city of Abadan, which lies at a distance of 1,000 km. from Tehran. undefined At the end of the 13th century AH, due to the presence of the oil industry, Abadan developed and expanded.