Aradan, Iran
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Aradan
آرادان | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 35°14′59″N 52°29′36″E / 35.24972°N 52.49333°E | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Semnan |
County | Aradan |
Bakhsh | Central |
Population (2016 Census) | |
• Total | 6,257 [1] |
Time zone | UTC+03:30 (IRST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+04:30 (IRDT) |
Aradan (Persian: آرادان, also Romanized as Ārādān; also known as Ardān and Āzādān)[2] is the capital of Aradan County, Semnan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 4,959, in 1,380 families.[3]
It corresponds with the ancient city of Choara (Khuwar), located in the historical region of Qumis, along the Great Khorasan Road.
It is the birthplace of the former President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
References
- ^ https://www.amar.org.ir/english
- ^ Aradan, Iran can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3053517" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-09-20.