Mazhin (Persian: ماژين), Romanized as Magin, Majin, and Māzhīn; also known as Mirza Hoseynabad (ميرزاحسين اباد), Romanized as Mīrzā Ḩoseynābād; also known as Mīrzā Ḩoseynābād-e Māzhīn, Mīrzā Ḩoseynābād-e Māzhīn and Mazhīr,[3] is a city in, and the capital of, Mazhin District of Darreh Shahr County, Ilam province, Iran.[4] The city is populated by Lurs.[5]
Mazhin
Persian: ماژين | |
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City | |
  Mazhin  Mazhin | |
| Coordinates: 32°57′17″N 47°47′16″E / 32.95472°N 47.78778°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Ilam |
| County | Darreh Shahr |
| District | Mazhin |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,512 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
At the 2006 census, its population was 973 in 200 households, when it was a village in Mazhin Rural District.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 1,160 people in 294 households.[7] The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 1,512 people in 422 households,[2] by which time the village of Mirza Hoseynabad had merged with the villages of Fathabad, Hamgam, Heyderabad, and Irajabad to form the new city of Mazhin.[8]
References edit
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (4 June 2023). "Mazhin, Darreh Shahr County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 16. Archived from the original (Excel) on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Mirza Hoseynabad can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3074451" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ Aref, Mohammad Reza (27 November 1383). "Divisional reforms in Ilam province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Language distribution: Ilam Province". Iran Atlas. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 16. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)" (Excel). Iran Data Portal (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 16. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (16 March 2013). "Approval letter regarding the transformation of Mazhin village from the functions of Mazhin District of Darreh Shahr County to a city". Islamic Parliament Research Center (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Archived from the original on 20 June 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
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