Lamerd

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Lamerd
لامرد
city
Country Iran
ProvinceSouth Fars
CountyLamerd
BakhshCentral
Elevation
670 m (2,200 ft)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total21,365
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)

Lamerd (Persian: لامرد, also Romanized as Lāmerd and Lāmard; also known as Tarakma)[1] is a city in and the capital of Lamerd County, Fars Province, Iran. The population was 21,365 with 4,021 families as of the 2006 census.[2] Its main industries are based on its rich natural gas sources. Tabnak, Homa, Shanol, Varavi are important Gas Zones in this area. Lamerd Airport serves the city.

Industry

As of 2011 aluminum and steel factories were under construction in the region.[citation needed] Lamerd International Airport opened in 1964, with flights to Tehran, Shiraz, Lar, Lavan and international flights to Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.

Business

Historically business in Lamerd required travel to other Persian Gulf states. Hazrdhshykh in the city center includes shopping centers. Workers in the oil and gas field stay here en route to reach Assaluyeh and Parsian.

Agriculture

Earlier, Lamerd produced mainly tobacco. However palm and wheat were added thereafter.

References

  1. ^ Lamerd can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3072848" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  2. ^ "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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