Chaf and Chamkhaleh

Chaf and Chamkhaleh
Persian: چاف و چمخاله
City
Harbor and lighthouse in Chaf and Chamkhaleh
Harbor and lighthouse in Chaf and Chamkhaleh
Chaf and Chamkhaleh is located in Iran
Chaf and Chamkhaleh
Chaf and Chamkhaleh
Coordinates: 37°13′46″N 50°15′16″E / 37.22944°N 50.25444°E / 37.22944; 50.25444[1]
Country Iran
ProvinceGilan
CountyLangarud
DistrictCentral
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total8,840
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Chaf and Chamkhaleh (Persian: چاف و چمخاله, also known as Chamkhāleh and Cham Qal‘eh)[3] is a city in the Central District of Langarud County, Gilan province of northwestern Iran. The city is located on the Caspian Sea.

Chaf and Chamkhaleh is a merger of the former villages of Chaf-e Bala, Chaf-e Pain, Chamkhaleh, Galesh Kolam, Hoseynabad-e Chaf, Kamal ol Din Poshteh, Mian Mahalleh-ye Pap Kiadeh, Pain Pap Kiadeh, Palat Kaleh, Pir Poshteh, Radar Kumeh, Soltan Moradi, Tappeh, and Tazehabad-e Chaf.[4]

At the 2011 census, its population was 4,494 in 1,436 households.[5] The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 8,840 people in 3,137 households.[2]

Gallery

  • Road sign: "Experience Chaf and Chamkhale"
    Road sign: "Experience Chaf and Chamkhale"
  • Chamkhaleh Bridge
    Chamkhaleh Bridge
  • Chamkhaleh River
    Chamkhaleh River
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References

  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (5 October 2023). "City, Langarud County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 01. Archived from the original (Excel) on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Chaf and Chamkhaleh can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3057972" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  4. ^ Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (18 May 1388). "Divisional changes and reforms in Gilan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 01. Archived from the original (Excel) on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.