Khosrowshah
| Khosrowshah خسروشاه | |
|---|---|
| City | |
  Khosrowshah | |
| Coordinates: 37°56′59″N 46°03′10″E / 37.94972°N 46.05278°ECoordinates: 37°56′59″N 46°03′10″E / 37.94972°N 46.05278°E | |
| Country |
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| Province | East Azerbaijan |
| County | Tabriz |
| Bakhsh | Khosrowshah |
| Population (2016 Census) | |
| • Total | 21,972 [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Khosrowshah (Persian: خسروشاه; also known as Khosrowshahr, Khusraushāh, and Khusroshāh)[2] is a city and capital of Khosrowshah District, in Tabriz County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 12,794, in 3,619 families.[3]
The city got its name from Khusrau Shah, king of the Justanids during the 10th century. The words "Khosrow" and "Shah" are both Iranian words that mean "king".
References
- ↑ https://www.amar.org.ir/english
- ↑ Khosrowshah can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3071330" 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.
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