Khoshk-e Bijar
Khoshk-e Bijar
Persian: خشك بيجار | |
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City | |
Khoshk-e Bijar | |
| Coordinates: 37°22′23″N 49°45′28″E / 37.37306°N 49.75778°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Gilan |
| County | Rasht |
| District | Khoshk-e Bijar |
| Elevation | −14 m (−46 ft) |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
• Total | 7,245 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Website | www |
Khoshk-e Bijar (Persian: خشکبیجار)[a] is a city in, and the capital of, Khoshk-e Bijar District of Rasht County, Gilan province, Iran.[6]
The city is located in plain and has temperate and humid climate. It is located 8 km (5.0 mi) west of Lasht-e Nesha and 26 km (16 mi) northeast of Rasht.[2] There are 4 rivers in the area: Gisheh damardeh, Nureh, Khoshkebijari and Bazari.[4]
History
In 1944, Khoshk-e Bijar rural district was established, and in 1961 the village was elevated to a city status. The rural district became the separate Khoshk-e Bijar District in 1995.[2]
Demographics
People of Khoshk-e Bijar speak Gilaki and farsi languages. People are mainly involved in Agriculture, Gardening, Animal husbandry, Beekeeping, Fish farming and mat weaving.[2]
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 7,478 in 2,186 households.[7] The following census in 2011 counted 7,133 people in 2,315 households.[8] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 7,245 people in 2,470 households.[3]
See also
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References
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (14 October 2024). "Khoshk-e Bijar, Rasht County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ a b c d "KhoshkeBijar". fa.wikifegh.ir. Wiki Feqh. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Gilan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Introduction to Khosk-e Bijar, Gilan". vitrinmelk (in Persian). 6 March 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
- ^ Khoshk-e Bijar can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3071256" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (27 August 2014) [Approved 9 August 1995]. Creation and establishment of Khoshk-e Bijar District centered in Khoshk-e Bijar city under Rasht County in Gilan province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Proposal 1.4.42.1202; Notification 63567/T14737K. Archived from the original on 17 August 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via Islamic Parliament Research Center.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Gilan 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.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Gilan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Gilan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.