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Javanrud (Kurdish: جوانڕۆ, romanized: Ciwanro; Persian: جوانرود; also Romanized as Javānrūd; also known as Qal‘a Jūanrūd, Qal‘eh Jūānrūd, and Qal‘eh-ye Javānrūd, all meaning "Fort Javanrud", and Jūānrū)[2] is a city in Javanrud County, Kermanshah Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 43,104, comprising 9,591 families.[3] The city of Javanrud is located 79 kilometers north of Kermanshah and is 1300 meters above sea level.[4]
Javanrud
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| Coordinates: 34°48′24″N 46°29′19″E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Kermanshah |
| County | Javanrud |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Population (2016 Census) | |
| • Total | 54,354 [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Etymology
The city is apparently named after the Kurdish Javanrud tribe which dominated the area in the past.[5]
Demographics
The city is populated by Kurds, from various tribal backgrounds, who adhere to Sunni Islam. However, the Jaff tribe is the main tribe in the city. The two Sufi branches Naqshbandi and Qadiriyya have a strong presence in the city as well. The locals speak Gorani, Sorani and Persian.[5]
See also
References
- "Statistical Center of Iran > Home".
- Javanrud can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3797685" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-11-11.
- "Iranian security forces are using lethal force to crush protests".
- Marduk, Abdallah (2008). "JAVĀNRUD". Encyclopedia Iranica.
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На других языках
- [en] Javanrud
[ru] Джаванруд
Джаванру́д, или Джуанру́д,[1] или Кале́-йе-Джаванру́д,[1] или Джуанру́,[1] или Джафанру́д (перс. جوانرود) — город на западе Ирана, в провинции Керманшах. Административный центр шахрестана Джаванруд. Шестой по численности населения город провинции.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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