Semirom

Semirom (Persian: سميرم, also Romanized as Semīrom, Samirum, and Sīmrom)[2] is a city and capital of Semirom County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 26,260, in 6,593 families.[3]

For the administrative subdivision, see Semirom County. For the village in Shahreza County, see Semirom, Shahreza.
Semirom
سميرم
City
Semirom is located in Iran
Semirom
Semirom
Coordinates: 31°24′51″N 51°34′10″E
CountryIran
ProvinceIsfahan
CountySemirom
BakhshCentral
Population
 (2016 Census)
 • Total26,942 [1]
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)
Websitehttp://www.semirom.com http://www.semirom.soglam.net

Products and Popularity

Semirom produces apples. The high altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level gives apples produced in Semirom region their characteristically sweet taste, aroma and color.[4] Semirom apple had been target of international research funds to protect and excel its gardens.[5]

Semirom Riot

Unrest started on August 16, 2003, after a decision by the Isfahan Governor General's Office to incorporate the Vardasht district of Semirom into the municipality of Dehaqan provoked the ire of the people of Vardasht. The people staged a demonstration to protest the decision, and the protests turned violent. Eight people were reportedly killed in the violence, including two police officers, and some 150 were injured.[6][7] Later Hosseini, the governor of Isfahan at the time, in an interview with Shargh newspaper denied any involvement in ordering police to confront the people, and said the number of killed was four.[8]

geographical location

The city of Semirom is located 165 km south of Isfahan and in the eastern foothills of the Zagros mountains. Semirom is located on the steep slopes of Mount Behrez and Mount Siah, in fact, the city of Semirom is surrounded by many mountains.[9][10]

Climate
Climate data for Semirom
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 4.7
(40.5)		 8.1
(46.6)		 12.6
(54.7)		 17.4
(63.3)		 24.1
(75.4)		 30.7
(87.3)		 33.6
(92.5)		 32.5
(90.5)		 29.3
(84.7)		 22.9
(73.2)		 14.6
(58.3)		 8.2
(46.8)		 19.9
(67.8)
Average low °C (°F) −8.3
(17.1)		 −5.0
(23.0)		 −1.1
(30.0)		 3.1
(37.6)		 7.3
(45.1)		 11.2
(52.2)		 14.6
(58.3)		 13.0
(55.4)		 8.6
(47.5)		 3.7
(38.7)		 −0.9
(30.4)		 −5.0
(23.0)		 3.4
(38.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 48
(1.9)		 37
(1.5)		 39
(1.5)		 34
(1.3)		 14
(0.6)		 1
(0.0)		 2
(0.1)		 1
(0.0)		 0
(0)		 3
(0.1)		 19
(0.7)		 37
(1.5)		 235
(9.3)
Source: Climate-data.org

References
  1. "Statistical Center of Iran > Home".
  2. Semirom can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3083467" 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. "Bringing the world to Iran". www.global-inst.com. Archived from the original on 2016-07-29.
  5. Filsouf, Fereidoun; Behdad, Ebrahim; Ashkan, Mohammad; Hasan Pour, Hosein; Afshari, Ahmad; Talaei, Ramezan Ali (2001). "Investigation and complete study against cytospora cancker disease of Semirom apple and determination of causal against of the fungus". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  6. "Eight die in Iranian border riot". TheGuardian.com. 18 August 2003.
  7. "Chief Inspector Blames Inefficiency of Officials for Semirom Unrest". 24 August 2003.
  8. "برخورد با مردم در سمیرم به دستور قالیباف بود | سایت استان کهگیلویه و بویراحمد". Archived from the original on 2016-08-14. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
  9. "Semirom Map and Geographic Information – Timehubzone". www.timehubzone.com. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  10. توریستی, چهارگوشه-معرفی استان ها و شهر های ایران و جاذبه های. "شهر زیبای سمیرم". چهارگوشه - معرفی استان ها و شهر های ایران و جاذبه های توریستی (in Persian). Retrieved 2023-04-07.


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