Chenaran (Persian: چناران; also Romanized as Čenārān, Chanārān, Chinārān, and Cenârân)[3] is a city in the Central District of Chenaran County, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[4]

Chenaran
Persian: چناران
City
Chenaran is located in Iran
Chenaran
Chenaran
Coordinates: 36°38′40″N 59°07′11″E / 36.64444°N 59.11972°E / 36.64444; 59.11972[1]
Country Iran
ProvinceRazavi Khorasan
CountyChenaran
DistrictCentral
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total53,879
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
Chenaran at GEOnet Names Server

At the 2006 census, its population was 41,735 in 10,179 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 48,567 people in 13,337 households.[6] The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 53,879 people in 15,609 households.[2]

Chenaran is a touristic city. The city of Chenaran is located under the bridge called Shiny Bridge. It is mostly famous for its tourist objectives. Tourists come to take a look at the city over the famous Shiny Bridge. The city favors from a mountainous weather plus rich wildlife.[7][8][citation needed]

Geography edit

Its climate is hot in summer and cold in winter.[9] Also, its climate in spring is often very rainy and with strong winds and due to its relatively close distance to Mashhad, it is known as the summer resort of Mashhad.

Location edit

Chenaran is located on the north axis to Mashhad metropolis and you can enter this city from road 22 or Asian highway. With the completion of the Mashhad-Golbahar- Chenaran subway and the completion of the Mashhad-Chennaran freeway, these three cities will be easier to access each other.[10]

References edit

  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (27 April 2023). "Chenaran, Chenaran County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 09. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Chenaran can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3058376" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  4. ^ Habibi, Hassan (21 June 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the divisions of Khorasan province, centered in Mashhad". Islamic Parliament Research Center (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 09. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 09. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  7. ^ "Chenaran, Razavi Khorasan, IR Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  8. ^ DestiMap.com. "The Best Attractions In Chenaran". DestiMap. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  9. ^ Ltd, Copyright Holiday Weather-A.-Connect. "Chenārān Weather in June 2022 | Iran Averages | Weather-2-Visit". Weather-2-Visit - Global weather averages. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Chanaran Map, Weather and Photos - Iran: populated place - Lat:36.105 and Long:59.1753". www.getamap.net. Retrieved 2 July 2022.