Khan Kandi, Germi
| Khan Kandi خان كندي | |
|---|---|
| village | |
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khan kandi village's Panorama | |
  Khan Kandi | |
| Coordinates: 38°55′17″N 48°03′25″E / 38.92139°N 48.05694°ECoordinates: 38°55′17″N 48°03′25″E / 38.92139°N 48.05694°E | |
| 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.
Gallery
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A Tourist in khankandi Village
khankandi Village
khankandi Village
khankandi Martyer
Ghalghanlu Lake in Khan kandi Village
References
- ↑ 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".
- ↑ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2011-11-11.
- ↑ Village geography
- ↑ Village history
- ↑ Village population
- ↑ Village economy