Takab
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For the administrative subdivision, see Takab County.
| Takab تكاب |
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 Takab
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| Coordinates: 36°24′03″N 47°06′48″E / 36.40083°N 47.11333°ECoordinates: 36°24′03″N 47°06′48″E / 36.40083°N 47.11333°E | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | West Azerbaijan |
| County | Takab |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 43,702 |
| Time zone | IRST (UTC+3:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | IRDT (UTC+4:30) |
Takab (Persian: تكاب; Kurdish: تکاو; and Azeri: تیکان تپه; also Romanized as Takāb; also known as Takan Tepe)[1] is a city in and the capital of Takab County, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 43,702, in 10,078 families.[2] Its ancient name was Shiz. The main spoken languages are Kurdish and Azeri.
The famous historical complex Takht-e-Soleiman is situated to the North-East of the city. Takht-e-Soleiman was one of Takab's oldest Zoroastrian fire temples during the Sassanid Dynasty and had the name Azargoshnasb (or Azar Goshnasb or Azargashasb).[3]
The primary occupation of residents is agriculture and carpeting. Other ancient places in Takab are Karaftoo Cave and Zendan Mountain.
[edit] References
- ^ Takab can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3086724" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Islamic Republic of Iran. http://www.amar.org.ir/DesktopModules/FTPManager/upload/upload2360/newjkh/newjkh/04.xls.
- ^ Mohammadi,A (1997). History of Takab Afshar. Tehran: Eman press, Khorshidi: 1376.
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