Sahand, Iran
Sahand
سهند | |
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City | |
  Sahand | |
| Coordinates: 37°56′41″N 46°07′18″E / 37.94472°N 46.12167°E | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | East Azerbaijan |
| County | Osku |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Population (2016 Census) | |
| • Total | 82,494 [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
| Website | http://www.sahand-city.ir/ |
Sahand (Persian: سهند) is a city in the Central District of Osku County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. As per 2011 census, its population was 24,704, in 7,342 families.[2]
Sahand is a satellite city located in Osku County. It is designed to reside overflow of Tabriz metropolitan area's increasing population. The main campus of Sahand University of Technology is located in south-eastern part of the city.
Etymology
City's name comes from the name of Mount Sahand, which has the highest peak in East Azerbaijan Province and the city is built on its foot hill.
History
Sahand was officially inaugurated as a city in 2008 after the election for city council.
Academic
Sahand University of Technology one of Iran's most prestigious public engineering schools is located in South East of the city.
Photos
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References
- ^ "Statistical Center of Iran > Home". Amar.org.ir. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-09-20.
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