Khomam
Khomam
Persian:خمام | |
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  Khomam | |
| Coordinates:37°23′28″N49°39′35″E/ 37.39111°N 49.65972°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Gilan |
| County | Khomam |
| District | Central |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 20,897 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30(IRST) |
Khomam(Persian:خمام)[a]is a city in theCentral DistrictofKhomam County,Gilanprovince,Iran,serving as the capital of both the county and the district.[4]
The city of Khomam is on the road connecting the two major and tourist cities of Gilan province,RashtandAnzali.According to the police, Rasht to Khomam was the second-busiest road in the province in 2015.[citation needed]
Khomam is the nearest city to the center of Gilan province, Rasht, about 7 km, and to Anzali it is 15 km. Khomam is connected to theCaspian Seain the north through the coast of Jafrud Bala (1.5 km long) and is considered a border town. In the west it is connected to the east coast ofAnzali LagoonthroughDahaneh Sar-e Shijanvillage andJirsar-e Baqer Khalehvillage. 7 villages in the suburbs of Khomam are part of theAnzali Free Zone.[citation needed]
History
[edit]In August 2019,Khomam Districtwas separated fromRasht Countyin the establishment of Khomam County, which was divided into two districts of two rural districts each. Khomam was transferred to the new Central District as the county's capital.[4]
Demographics
[edit]Population
[edit]At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 12,901 in 3,816 households, when it was in the formerKhomam DistrictofRasht County.[5]The following census in 2011 counted 17,106 people in 5,605 households.[6]The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 20,897 people in 7,143 households.[2]
See also
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Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^OpenStreetMap contributors (3 October 2023)."Khomam, Khomam County"(Map).OpenStreetMap(in Persian).Retrieved3 October2023.
- ^ab"Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)".AMAR(in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 01. Archived fromthe original(Excel)on 4 December 2020.Retrieved19 December2022.
- ^Khomam can be found atGEOnet Names Server,atthis link,by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3071125" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^abJahangiri, Ishaq (11 August 2019)."Letter of approval regarding the changes and reforms of divisions in Gilan province".Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran(in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived fromthe originalon 24 November 2020.Retrieved3 October2023.
- ^"Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)".AMAR(in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 01. Archived fromthe original(Excel)on 20 September 2011.Retrieved25 September2022.
- ^"Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)".Syracuse University(in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 01. Archived fromthe original(Excel)on 8 October 2023.Retrieved19 December2022.
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