Gilan-e Gharb
For the administrative subdivision, see Gilan-e Gharb County.
| Gilan-e Gharb گيلانغرب | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Gilan-e Gharb | |
| Coordinates: 34°08′32″N 45°55′13″E / 34.14222°N 45.92028°ECoordinates: 34°08′32″N 45°55′13″E / 34.14222°N 45.92028°E | |
| Country |
 Iran |
| Province | Kermanshah |
| County | Gilan-e Gharb |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Elevation | 810 m (2,660 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 19,431 |
| Time zone | IRST (UTC+3:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | IRDT (UTC+4:30) |
| Area code(s) | 0835 |
Gilan-e Gharb (Persian: گيلانغرب; also Romanized as Gīlān-e Gharb; also known as Gīlān)[1] is the capital city of Gilan-e Gharb County, Kermanshah Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 19,431, in 4,620 families.[2]
Demographics
The city is populated by Kalhor Kurds and are Shia Muslim. It is considered by many to be the literary center of the Southern Kurdish dialect. It has fostered many artists, poets, actors, and intellectuals.
Climate
Gilan-e Gharb has the typical continentally-influenced Mediterranean climate of western Iran.
Economy
The economy of Gilan-e Gharb is largely based on agriculture.
References
- ↑ Gilan-e Gharb can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3064347" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ↑ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-11-11.
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