Liqvan
Liqvan
Persian: ليقوان | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Liqvan | |
| Coordinates: 37°50′00″N 46°25′51″E / 37.83333°N 46.43083°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | East Azerbaijan |
| County | Tabriz |
| District | Basmenj |
| Rural District | Mehranrud |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 5,122 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Liqvan (Persian: ليقوان)[a] is a village in Mehranrud Rural District of Basmenj District in Tabriz County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran.[4]
The village is famous for slight weather during summertime and cold weather in winter. The main occupations of the people are agriculture, dairy and gardening. Liqvan's traditional feta cheese is famous throughout Iran.[5]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the village's population was 5,350 in 1,055 households, when it was in Meydan Chay Rural District of the Central District.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 5,524 people in 1,553 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the village as 5,122 people in 1,543 households.[2]
In 2021, the rural district was separated from the district in the formation of Basmenj District, and Liqvan was transferred to Mehranrud Rural District created in the new district.[4]
See also
Notes
References
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (2 April 2025). "Liqvan, Tabriz County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): East Azerbaijan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Lighwan can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3073145" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ a b Jahangiri, Ishaq (26 September 2021) [Approved 28 April 1400]. Approval letter regarding country divisions in Tabriz County of East Azerbaijan province. sdil.ac.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Notification 46287/T58642H. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2024 – via Shahr Danesh Legal Research Institute.
- ^ "پنیر لیقوان". Archived from the original on 21 September 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): East Azerbaijan 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): East Azerbaijan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
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