Sahand, Iran

Sahand
سهند
City
Sahand
Coordinates: 37°56′41″N 46°07′18″E / 37.94472°N 46.12167°E / 37.94472; 46.12167Coordinates: 37°56′41″N 46°07′18″E / 37.94472°N 46.12167°E / 37.94472; 46.12167
Country  Iran
Province East Azerbaijan
County Osku
Bakhsh Central
Population (2016 Census)
 • Total 82,494 [1]
Time zone UTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+4:30 (IRDT)
Website http://www.sahand-city.ir/

Sahand (Persian: سهند‎) is a city in the Central District of Osku County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. As per 2011 census, its population was 24,704, in 7,342 families.[2]

Sahand is a satellite city within 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Tabriz. It is designed to reside overflow of Tabriz metropolitan area's increasing population. The main campus of Sahand University of Technology is located in south-eastern part of the city.

Etymology

City's name comes from the name of Mount Sahand, which has the highest peak in East Azerbaijan province and the city is built on its foot hill.

History

Sahand was officially inaugurated as a city in 2008 after the election for city council.

Academic

Sahand University of Technology one of Iran's most prestigious public engineering schools is located in South East of the city.

References

  1. ↑ "Statistical Center of Iran > Home". Amar.org.ir. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  2. ↑ "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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