Delfan County

Delfan County (Persian: شهرستان دلفان) is a county in Lorestan province, Iran. The capital of the county is Nurabad. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 137,385, in 29,257 families.[1] The county is subdivided into two districts: the Central District and Kakavand District. The county has two cities: Nurabad & Haft Cheshmeh.

Delfan County

شهرستان دلفان
Counties of Lorestan Province
Location of Lorestan Province in Iran
Coordinates: 34°03′N 47°47′E
Country Iran
ProvinceLorestan Province
CapitalDelfan
Bakhsh (Districts)Central District, Kakavand District
Population
 (2006)
  Total137,385
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)
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It is a mountainous region in the northwest of Lorestan province. Its capital city, Nurabad, is one of the five cities in Iran that is more than 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level[2] and has very cold winters.

The natural landscapes of this region, especially in winter and spring, are really beautiful. The people in this region speak Laki.

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