Khan Kandi, Germi

Khan Kandi
Persian: خان كندي
Village
The village of Khan Kandi
Khan Kandi
Coordinates: 38°55′17″N 48°03′25″E / 38.92139°N 48.05694°E / 38.92139; 48.05694[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceArdabil
CountyGermi
DistrictCentral
Rural DistrictOjarud-e Gharbi
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
16
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Khan Kandi (Persian: خان كندي)[a] is a village in Ojarud-e Gharbi Rural District[4] of the Central District in Germi County,[b] Ardabil province, Iran. It is close to the border of Azerbaijan.[7]

History

Khan Kandi was founded simultaneously with the village of Tulun and was an original cornerstone during the rule of Nadir Shah.[8]

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2006 National Census, the village's population was 18 in seven households.[9] The following census in 2011 counted 17 people in five households.[10] The 2016 census measured the population of the village as 16 people in five households.[2]

Climate

Khan Kandi village has a cool mountain climate in the summer and is cold and extremely snowy in the winter. The average maximum temperature in July is up to 24 degrees Celsius, while its average temperature decreases to -7 degrees Celsius in January and February. The most average rainfall in October is 68 mm and the lowest average rainfall in July is 3 mm. This climatic and topographical position, unique climate and climate of the countryside have caused most of its inhabitants to be pleasant from mid-spring and in the warm months of the year, especially in August and September, from the cool and pleasant climate of the village.

Most people live in other parts of the year to carry out their economic activities and earn money in distant cities such as Tehran, Ardabil, and Germi. [11]

Economy and jobs

The main occupation of villagers is in animal husbandry, beekeeping and agriculture.[12]

Wildlife

A variety of animal life can be found in the mountains and meadows surrounding Khan Kandi.

See also

Iran portal

Notes

  1. ^ Also romanized as Khān Kandī[3]
  2. ^ Formerly Moghan County[5][6]

References

  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (17 May 2025). "Khan Kandi, Germi County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  2. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Ardabil Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 22 March 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Khan Kandi can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "10082179" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  4. ^ Mousavi, Mirhossein (13 June 1391) [Approved 18 May 1366]. Creation and formation of 13 rural districts including villages, farms and places in Moghan County under East Azerbaijan province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Board of Ministers. Notification 118250/T946. Archived from the original on 2 September 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2023 – via Islamic Council Research Center.
  5. ^ A look at the land of Moghan. germinews.arzublog.com (Report) (in Persian). c. 2024. Archived from the original on 18 January 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2025 – via Germi News.
  6. ^ Hedayati, Hadi. Approval of May regarding the transfer of the center of Moghan County from Bileh Savar to Germi. dastour.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Cabinet of Ministers. Proposal 14011/M. Archived from the original on 23 January 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  7. ^ Village geography
  8. ^ Village history
  9. ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Ardabil Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  10. ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Ardabil Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 15 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
  11. ^ "worldweatheronline". worldweatheronline. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
  12. ^ Village economy