Torqabeh
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For the administrative subdivision, see Torqabeh District.
| Torqabeh طرقبه |
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 Torqabeh
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| Coordinates: 36°18′37″N 59°22′25″E / 36.31028°N 59.37361°ECoordinates: 36°18′37″N 59°22′25″E / 36.31028°N 59.37361°E | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Razavi Khorasan |
| County | Torqabeh and Shandiz |
| Bakhsh | Torqabeh |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 13,158 |
| Time zone | IRST (UTC+3:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | IRDT (UTC+4:30) |
| Torqabeh at GEOnet Names Server | |
Torqabeh (Persian: طرقبه, also Romanized as Ţorqabeh, Targhobeh, Ţoroqbeh, and Torqebeh)[1] is a city in and the capital of Torqabeh and Shandiz County, in Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 13,158, in 3,668 families.[2]
One of its customary local foods is Dizi. Another common choice of food among the frequent visitors of the town is Shishlik, which is basically grilled lamb and T-bone accompanied by rice.
[edit] References
- ^ Torqabeh can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3087694" 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/09.xls.
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