At 1730 m, Sirjan is situated in a depression between the southern Zagros Mountains to the west and the Kuh-e Bidkhan massif to the east. It is well known for its pistachios and kilims and also for its calumet louver (called Badgiir Choppoghi in Persian).

Sirjan was established in the Sassanian 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 south Iran. With established strategic roads for domestic supply of goods as well as great access to Banda1r-e Abbas for exportation of goods.

Like Kerman and Rafsanjan, Sirjan is one of the main producers of pistachio in the country. The city is also a producer of almond, walnut, olive and medicinal plants.