Hashtrud
Hashtrud
Persian: هشترود | |
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| Country | Iran |
| Province | East Azerbaijan |
| County | Hashtrud |
| District | Central |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
• Total | 20,572 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
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Hashtrud (Persian: هشترود)[a] is a city in the Central District of Hashtrud County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[5]
History
[edit | edit source]Hashtrud is home to Zahhak Castle, named after Zahhak in ancient Persian mythology. The castle was inhabited by various Persian dynasties until the Timurid era.[6]
Geography
[edit | edit source]Hashtrud is 140 km from Tabriz, the capital of the province. The city is bordered by the Sahand mountains toward the west of the city, and is surrounded by several rivers, such as the Qaranquchay and Uzan Rivers.[citation needed]
Demographics
[edit | edit source]Population
[edit | edit source]Before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, a census report recalls that Hashtrud was home to roughly 10 Jewish families.[7] At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 18,418 in 4,493 households.[8] The following census in 2011 counted 19,903 people in 5,376 households.[9] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 20,572 people in 6,056 households.[3]
See also
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Notes
[edit | edit source]- ^ Also romanized as Hashtrūd; also known as Āz̄arān, Sar Eskand, Sar Eskand Khān, Sar Eskandar, and Sarāskand; Azerbaijani: سرسکند[4]
References
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- ^ Hashtrud can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3054140" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
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External links
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