Dorud

Dorud (Persian: دورود‎, also Romanized as Dorūd, Dūrūd, and Dow Rūd)[2] is a city in and capital of Dorud County, Lorestan Province, Iran. At the 2011 census, its population was 174,508 in 50,140 families.[3] The name Dorud means "where two rivers meet", where "do" means two, and "rud" means river. Dorud ( pronunciation guide · Information) is one of the cities of Lorestan province and the capital city of Dorud. Dorud is the third most populous city of Lorestan. Dorud is located in the range of the Zagros Mountains and beside Oshtorankuh. Two branches of the river Dez, one of the north (Tire) and one of the east (Marbore) surround Dorud (hence its name).

For the administrative subdivisions, see Dorud County and Dorud Rural District. For other places with this name, see Dorood.
Dorud

دورود
City
Dorud
Coordinates: 33°29′36″N 49°04′30″E
Country Iran
ProvinceLorestan
CountyDorud
BakhshCentral
Population
 (2016 Census)
 • Total121,638 [1]
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)

Dorud is nicknamed "the Natural Capital of Iran", due to its many natural attractions, including Oshtorankuh (lit. the Mount of the Camels), Mount Pariz, Gahar Lake, Babahur, Azgan wetland, river Sepidab (lit. White Water), mount Qarun and Aznadar, Talezang, Abgar and Chekan waterfalls.

Following the construction of the Iranian Railway System during the reign of King Reza, Dorud quickly developed from a small and undeveloped city to a highly populated city, mostly due to immigration.

Dorud has occasionally suffered affecting natural disasters, including earthquake and floods, leaving hundreds of people killed, injured and homeless.

Panorama of Dorud

Sports

Dorud has one main football team, Gahar Zagros F.C., which plays in the Azadegan League (2nd Division) of Iran. Gahar Zagros was the first team from the Province of Lorestan to make it to the Persian Gulf Pro League.

Government Protests in 2017

At least 5 people were killed in Dorud on 30th of December during 2017 Iranian protests.[4] The New York Times reported 2 people killed in Dorud on 20th of December during 2017 Iranian protests. [5] In an interview on state television, the Deputy Governor of Lorestan Province blamed demonstration violence on “enemies of the revolution, Takfiri groups and foreign agents…No shots were fired by the police and security forces.” [6]

References
  1. "Statistical Center of Iran > Home". www.amar.org.ir.
  2. Dorud can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3061548" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
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  5. "Rouhani Urges Calm in Iran as Protests Continue".
  6. "Iran: Protesters killed by foreign agents, official claims". 31 December 2017.
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