Machian
Machian
Persian: ماچيان | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 37°02′09″N 50°18′42″E / 37.03583°N 50.31167°E[1] | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Gilan |
County | Rudsar |
District | Kelachay |
Rural District | Machian |
Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 621 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Machian (Persian: ماچيان)[a] is a village in, and the capital of, Machian Rural District[4] of Kelachay District, Rudsar County, Gilan province, Iran.
Demographics
Language and religion
The dominant religion is Shiite Muslim. The majority of the inhabitants speak the Gilaki dialect.[citation needed]
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the village's population was 603 in 190 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 717 people in 249 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the village as 621 people in 228 households.[2]
Geography
Machian is in eastern Gilan province north of the city of Rudsar. The district had 43 villages in 2016.[2] Pilarud River (ماچيان) (Big River) is near Machian, and multiple branches pass through the village.[citation needed]
Economy
Rice and citrus are the staple crops in the region.[citation needed]
See also
Notes
References
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (8 October 2023). "Machian, Rudsar County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 01. Archived from the original (Excel) on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Machian can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3073289" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (26 June 1373). "Creating reforms in the villages of Gilan province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Council. Archived from the original on 13 December 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 01. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 01. Archived from the original (Excel) on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.