Sirjan

Sirjan (Persian: سيرجان, also Romanized as Sīrjān; formerly Sa‘īdābād)[2] is a city and the capital of Sirjan County, Kerman Province, in the south of Iran. According to the 2016 census, its population was 324,103 in 95,357 families.[3] Sirjan is located 960 km (600 mi) from the Iranian capital of Tehran, and 175 km (109 mi) from the provincial capital of Kerman. It is known for its pistachios, Kilim and its wind towers, locally known as Bādgir-e Chopoqi (calumet louver).

For other places with the same name, see Sirjan (disambiguation).
Sirjan
سيرجان
City
Sirjan is located in Iran
Sirjan
Sirjan
Coordinates: 29°27′07″N 55°40′53″E
CountryIran
ProvinceKerman
CountySirjan
BakhshCentral
Elevation
1,760 m (5,770 ft)
Population
 (2016 Census)
 • Urban
199,704 [1]
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)
Websitesirjan municipality

Climate

At 1,730 metres (5,680 ft), it is situated in a depression between the southern Zagros Mountains to the west and the Kuh-e Bidkhan massif to the east.

Once containing extensive and thick forests, at present the total area of counties forests which are scattered throughout the region in a natural reserved area is around 4,500 hectares (11,000 acres) containing trees and shrubs such as turpentines, conifers and dwarf maples amongst many others.

Culture

Sirjan is a historic city with culture. There are historical and cultural monuments in the city of Sirjan.

Universities and higher education centers

University of Technology, Sirjan

Sirjan University of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution that was established in 1992. This university, which was established by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, offers courses and programs that lead to obtaining official degrees from higher education. Sirjan University of Technology also provides many university and non-university facilities and services including library and administrative services to students.[5]

Historical sites, ancient artifacts and tourism

This city was established in the Sasanian era and has several mineral sources including coal, iron, copper, stone and gold.

Today the city is witnessing great economic growth mainly due to its industrial sector as well as its key location in the heart of southern Iran. With established strategic roads for domestic supply of goods as well as great access to Bandar E Abbas for exportation of goods.

Sirjan campus of Kerman University of Medical Sciences is in Sirjan, called Sirjan School of Medical Sciences and is affiliated to Kerman University of Medical Sciences is established in 2010 with more than 500 undergraduate students.

Choboghi wind-catcher (Badgir)

Chopoqi Windcatcher

The Chopoqi Windcatcher is a historical windcatcher belonging to the Pahlavi dynasty and is located in Sirjan, Kerman Province in Iran.[7][8]

Tomb of Mire Zobeyr

The Tomb of Mire Zobeyr is a historical tomb belonging to the Ilkhanate and is located in Sirjan County, Kerman Province in Iran.[9][10]

Tomb of Shah Firooz

The Tomb of Shah Firooz is a historical tomb belonging to the ninth century AH and is located in Sirjan, Kerman Province in Iran.[11][12]

Sang Castle

Main article: Sang Castle Sang Castle is a historical castle located in Sirjan County in Kerman Province, The longevity of this fortress dates back to the Sasanian Empire.[13][14]

Name

The first name of Sirjan was Sirgan or Samangan. For the sake of the Arabs, the change was made in the pronunciation of it. Afterwards, it turned into Sirjan.

Industry

Sirjan has several of the largest companies within its 100 km (62 mi) radius. Gole Gohar Iron Ore Mine is the countries' largest with estimated $2.8 billion valuation. PolyTech of Sirjan Co., with over 400 employees, is the largest domestic manufacturer in the city's Industrial Town. Gold Iran under license from LG is also a major player in the city with 1,200 employees and a location in the Special Economic Zone. LG assembles most of its Iranian market digital products in this location.

Transportation

The city is served by the Sirjan Airport (IATA: SYJ, ICAO: OIKY). The city also has a railway station near the airport.

Future plan/development

Sirjan Petrochemical Co. is currently gathering its second round of investments in order to establish the first Petrochemical Facility in the Kerman Province.

Mereekh Market (Part of Mereekh Food Ind. Group) plans to develop the first multi-store shopping center in the city's downtown area. The estimated project is reported to cost $20M.

Special Economic Zone, Industrial Town #1, and Industrial Town #2 continue to grow its factory base.

  • Sang Castle
    Sang Castle
  • Chopoqi Windcatcher
    Chopoqi Windcatcher
  • Tomb of Shah Firooz
    Tomb of Shah Firooz
  • Heavy rain in sirjan
    Heavy rain in sirjan
  • The Stone Garden in Sirjan
    The Stone Garden in Sirjan
  • Sirjan county
    Sirjan county

References
  1. "Statistical Center of Iran > Home".
  2. Sirjan can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3085890" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  3. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-11-11.
  4. "Payam Noor University Sirjan - | Admission | Tuition | University". www.unipage.net. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
  5. "Sirjan University Of Technology".
  6. elseo (2021-08-09). "Islamic Azad University, Sirjan Ranking". Top Universities List - Highest Ranking Universities 2021. Retrieved 2022-10-09.
  7. "يخدان تاريخي "كوثر" گناباد به مركز گردشگري تبديل مي‌شود". Islamic Republic News Agency. Retrieved 22 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ""بادگیر چپقی" سیرجان مرمت و بازسازی می‌شود". Iranian Students News Agency. Retrieved 22 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. "گزارش تصویری وتحلیل فنی از بنای تاریخی میر زبیر". sinapress.ir. Retrieved 22 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. "آرامگاه میر زبیر سیرجان". seeiran.ir. Retrieved 22 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. "خاطره نوروز در سیرجان، شهر جهانی گلیم". Islamic Republic News Agency. Retrieved 22 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. "سیرجان، شهر خاطرات شیرین مسافران نوروزی". Iranian Students News Agency. Retrieved 22 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. "قلعه سنگ دژی مستحکم و تاریخی در سیرجان+تصاویر". www.dana.ir. Retrieved 14 February 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. "قلعه سنگی سیرجان". seeiran.ir. Retrieved 14 February 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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