Porseh Su-ye Sofla

Porseh Su-ye Sofla (Persian: پرسه سوي سفلي, also Romanized as Porseh Sū-ye Soflá; also known as Porseh Sū-ye Pā’īn)[1] is a village in Gholaman Rural District, Raz and Jargalan District, Bojnord County, North Khorasan Province, Iran. It is situated in the Central Iranian Plateau and is part of the Isfahan Province. The village is well-known for its natural beauty and rich history.

Porseh Su-ye Sofla
پرسه سوي سفلي
village
Porseh Su-ye Sofla is located in Iran
Porseh Su-ye Sofla
Porseh Su-ye Sofla
Coordinates: 38°10′59″N 57°00′59″E
Country Iran
ProvinceNorth Khorasan
CountyBojnord
BakhshRaz and Jargalan
Rural DistrictGholaman
Population
 (2006)
 • Total339
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)

According to the population census conducted in 2016, the village has a population of 1,432 people. The majority of the population are Persians who speak Farsi, the official language of Iran. The village is known for its traditional architecture and is regarded as one of the most picturesque places in the region.[2]

The village is associated with a number of historical figures, including the famous Persian poet Hafez. It is believed that Hafez visited the village and wrote some of his famous works here. In addition, Porseh Su-ye Sofla has a number of historical structures, including the Porseh Su Bridge and the Porseh Su Waterfall,[3] which attract visitors from all over the world.

References
  1. Porseh Su-ye Sofla can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3078497" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  2. "Isfahan Province" on Iran Chamber Society. Retrieved on September 15, 2022 from https://www.iranchamber.com/provinces/isfahan/isfahan.php
  3. "Porseh Su Waterfall" on Iran Tourism and Touring Organization. Retrieved on September 15, 2022 from https://www.itto.org/iran/attraction/porseh-so-waterfall/
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