Shirvan, Iran

Shirvan (Persian: شيروان, also Romanized as Shīrvān)[2] is a city and capital of Shirvan County, North Khorasan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 162,790, in 70,878 families.[3]

For the region in the Caucasus, see Shirvan. For the administrative subdivision of Iran, see Shirvan County.
Shirvan
شيروان
City
Shirvan is located in Iran
Shirvan
Shirvan
Coordinates: 37°23′48″N 57°55′46″E
CountryIran
ProvinceNorth Khorasan
CountyShirvan
BakhshCentral
Population
 (2016 Census)
 • Total162,689 [1]
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)
Shirvan, Iran at GEOnet Names Server

Etymology

The name of this city branches from the old Persian word, Shīr (Persian: شیر, 'Lion').[4] It might be because of the mountain in the south of the city which looks like a big lion at rest. The history of Shirvan is more than 7000 years old, as archaeologists found some graves in Gelian and Khanlogh (Villages of Shirvan) which are related to Achaemenid Empire era. The city was fortified and strengthened as a fort city during the Safavid era to defend it against hostile raiding Turkmens.

Geographical location

Shirvan is located at a latitude of 37 degrees and 40 minutes and a longitude of 57 degrees and 93 minutes with an altitude of 1097 meters above sea level[5] and an area of 3789 square meters. The city of Ashgabat is bounded on the north by the capital of Turkmenistan, on the south by the city of Esfarayen, on the east by the city of Farooj and on the west by Bojnourd. The city of Shirvan is located near the Atrak River. Shirvan, 22 km away, is the closest city to Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan.[6]

Significance

The city has been significant industrially with sugar beet factories.[7] It is also significant historically (Nader hill), geographically (Honameh), and anthropologically (caves around the city).[8]

Universities

Shirvan Higher Education Complex[9]

Shirvan Health Higher Education Complex

Islamic Azad University, Shirvan Branch[10]

Professor Hesabi Boys' Technical School

See also

References
  1. "Statistical Center of Iran > Home".
  2. Shirvan, Iran can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3085108" 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. Heptner, V. G.; Sludskij, A. A. (1992) [1972]. "Lion". Mlekopitajuščie Sovetskogo Soiuza. Moskva: Vysšaia Škola [Mammals of the Soviet Union. Volume II, Part 2. Carnivora (Hyaenas and Cats)]. Washington DC: Smithsonian Institution and the National Science Foundation. pp. 82–95.
  5. "Worldwide Elevation Finder". elevation.maplogs.com. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  6. "Shirvan - Iran Travel Destination, Guide & Tips". travital.com. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
  7. "Shirvan Sugar Production Public Joint Stock Company Company Profile - Iran | Financials & Key Executives | EMIS". www.emis.com. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
  8. "Poostindooz Cave – Shirvan - Iran Tourism". travital.com. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
  9. "Higher Education Complex of Shirvan Rankings - AD Scientific Index 2022". www.adscientificindex.com. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
  10. "[World Rankings 2021] Islamic Azad University, Shirvan". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2022-03-22.


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