Khan Kandi, Germi

Khan Kandi
خان كندي
village

khan kandi village's Panorama
Khan Kandi
Coordinates: 38°55′17″N 48°03′25″E / 38.92139°N 48.05694°E / 38.92139; 48.05694Coordinates: 38°55′17″N 48°03′25″E / 38.92139°N 48.05694°E / 38.92139; 48.05694
Country  Iran
Province Ardabil
County Germi
Bakhsh Central
Rural District Ojarud-e Gharbi
Elevation 1,664 m (5,459 ft)
Population (2006)
  Total 18
Time zone IRST (UTC+3:30)
  Summer (DST) IRDT (UTC+4:30)
Area code(s) 655

Khan Kandi (Persian: خان كندي, also Romanized as Khān Kandī)[1] is a village in Ojarud-e Gharbi Rural District, in the Central District of Germi County, Ardabil Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 18, in 7 families.[2] It is close to the border of Iran and Azerbaijan.[3]

Geography

Khan Kandi lies at latitude 38.55 degrees North and 48.03 East.

History

Khan Kandi was founded simultaneously with the village of Toulon and was an original cornerstone during the rule of Nadir Shah.[4]

Population

In the not too distant past Khan Kandi had 15 households with a population of over 150 people but due to migration to cities the village is down to five households and a population of less than 50 people.[5]

Economy and jobs

The main occupation of villagers is in animal husbandry, beekeeping and agriculture.[6]

Fauna

A variety of animal life can be found in the mountains and meadows surrounding Khankandi.

References

  1. Khan Kandi can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "10082179" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  2. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2011-11-11.
  3. Village geography
  4. Village history
  5. Village population
  6. Village economy
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