Khajeh (Persian: خواجه), also Romanized as Khvājeh; also known as Khājeh, Khwāja, and Khadzha,[3] is a city in, and the capital of, Khvajeh District of Heris County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran.[4] It also serves as the administrative center for Mavazekhan-e Sharqi Rural District.[5]

Khajeh
Persian: خواجه
City
Khajeh is located in Iran
Khajeh
Khajeh
Coordinates: 38°09′19″N 46°35′09″E / 38.15528°N 46.58583°E / 38.15528; 46.58583[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceEast Azerbaijan
CountyHeris
DistrictKhavej
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total4,011
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

At the 2006 census, its population was 3,700 in 981 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 3,801 people in 1,154 households.[7] The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 4,011 people in 1,265 households.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (23 February 2024). "Khajeh, Heris County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 03. Archived from the original (Excel) on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Khajeh, Iran can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3071494" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  4. ^ Habibi, Hassan (7 July 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the country divisions of East Azerbaijan province centered on the city of Tabriz". Islamic Parliament Research Center (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 4 August 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  5. ^ Mousavi, Mirhossein (18 May 1366). "Creation and formation of 30 rural districts including villages, farms and places in Ahar County under East Azerbaijan province". Islamic Council Research Center (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Board of Ministers. Archived from the original on 26 October 2010. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 03. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  7. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 03. Archived from the original (Excel) on 16 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.