Lisar
Lisar (Persian: ليسار, also Romanized as Līsār and Lissar; also known as Līssār Bāzār)[2] is a city and capital of Kargan Rud District, in Talesh County, Gilan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 2,599, in 679 families.[3]
Lisar ليسار | |
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  Lisar | |
| Coordinates: 37°58′06″N 48°53′53″E | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Gilan |
| County | Talesh |
| Bakhsh | Kargan Rud |
| Population (2016 Census) | |
| • Total | 3,647 [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Located between Hashtpar and Astara, it is composed of several villages and a downtown. Lisar was occupied by Allies for several years during World War II. The majority of people speak Taleshi; Azeri and Persian are also rarely spoken. Agriculture and animal husbandry and fishing are the main occupations of Lisar's inhabitants. Salsal Castle is the main historical monument of Lisar.
References
- https://www.amar.org.ir/english
- Lisar can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3073159" 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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