Marivan

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Marivan
Marivan (Iran)
Marivan
Marivan
Location in Iran
Coordinates: 35°31′N 46°10′E / 35.517, 46.167
Country Iran
Province Kurdistan Province



Marivan (in Kurdish: Merîwan, in Persian: مریوان) is a city in west of Kurdistan Province of Iran. According to the 2006 census, its population is 91,664. [1].

Lake Zarivar, summer 2006
Lake Zarivar, summer 2006

The city of Marivan lies close to the border of Iran-Iraq (Iraqi Kurdistan). Lake Zarivar which has a length of 5 km and a maximum width of 1.6 km, lies west of Marivan. The lake's water is sparkingly fresh and has a maximum depth of 5 m.

The population of Marivan is of Kurdish ethnic group.


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Government of Marivan

Coordinates: 35°31′N, 46°10′E