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Draft:Shirinu, Bushehr

Coordinates: 27°37′33″N 52°28′34″E / 27.62583°N 52.47611°E / 27.62583; 52.47611
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For the administrative division, see Shirinu Rural District. For the village in Fars province, see Shirinu, Fars.

Shirinoo (Bander Shirinoo)
Persian: شيرینو
City
Shirinoo (Bander Shirinoo) is located in Iran
Shirinoo (Bander Shirinoo)
Shirinoo (Bander Shirinoo)
Coordinates: 27°37′33″N 52°28′34″E / 27.62583°N 52.47611°E / 27.62583; 52.47611[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceBushehr
CountyKangan
DistrictSiraf
Rural DistrictShirinu
Government
 • MayorSeyed Abbas Rezaei
Population
 (2016)
 • Total9,976
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
Area code0773729
Websiteshirinoo.ir

Shirinoo (Persian: شيرینو) is a city in Siraf District of Kangan County, Bushehr province, Iran. On August 9, 2023, it was officially upgraded from a village to a city. It is located near the Persian Gulf and is surrounded by the mountains of the Zagros to the north. Shirinoo is part of the South Pars gas field area, featuring significant oil and gas industries around it.[2]

Geography and Characteristics

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Shirinoo is bordered to the north by the Zagros mountains, to the south by the Persian Gulf, to the west by the village of Pork, and to the east by the city of Nakhle Taqi.[3] The city hosts several attractions, including a tourism village established in 2016 which offers recreational activities, sea sports, and local cuisine.[4]

Population

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The population of Shirinoo is officially recorded as 9,976 individuals in 1,087 households according to the 2016 census.[5] In 2011, the population was recorded at 3,441, and in 2006, it stood at 1,160.[6][7]

Etymology

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The name "Shirinoo" is associated with the ancient port of "Thalath," recognized historically during the Safavid period, as well as being known for three golden palm trees that produced exceptionally sweet dates. This port has significant cultural and historical value.[8]

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  • Shirinoo Port
    Shirinoo Port

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (31 March 2023). "Shirinoo, Kangan County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
  2. ^ "The village of "Shirino" has been upgraded to a city". Mehr News Agency (in Persian). 15 August 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Shirinoo". Dehgardi. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Shirinoo Tourism Village" (in Persian). 15 May 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
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  8. ^ Information derived from various historical sources.

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