Shalamzar

Summary

Shalamzar (Persian: شلمزار, also Romanized as Shalamzār)[3] is a city in the Central District of Kiar County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iran, and serves as capital of both the county and the district.[4] As a village, Shalamzar was the capital of Shalamzar Rural District (now Kiar-e Gharbi Rural District)[5] before the capital was moved to Kharaji. The city is populated by Lurs.[6]

Shalamazar
Persian: شلمزار
City
Shalamazar is located in Iran
Shalamazar
Shalamazar
Coordinates: 32°02′46″N 50°49′03″E / 32.04611°N 50.81750°E / 32.04611; 50.81750[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceChaharmahal and Bakhtiari
CountyKiar
DistrictCentral
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total6,899
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

At the 2006 National Census, its population was 7,003 in 1,671 households, when it was one of two cities in the former Kiar District of Shahrekord County.[7] The following census in 2011 counted 7,132 people in 1,965 households,[8] by which time the district had been separated from the county in the establishment of Kiar County.[4] The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 6,899 people in 2,116 households.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (2 April 2023). "Shalamzar, Kiar County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 14. Archived from the original (Excel) on 24 May 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Shalamzar can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3084359" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  4. ^ a b Davodi, Parviz (18 September 1386). "Reforms of country divisions in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province". Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 15 August 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  5. ^ Moussavi, Mirhossein (2 February 1366). "Creation and formation of eight rural districts including villages, farms and places in Shahrekord County under Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province". Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Language distribution: Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiari Province". Iran Atlas. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 14. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  8. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 14. Archived from the original (Excel) on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.