Achachi
Achachi (Persian: اچاچي, also Romanized as Āchāchī)[2] is a city in Qaflankuh-e Gharbi Rural District, in the Central District of Meyaneh County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 3,777, in 1,020 families.[3] The city is famous for training highly qualified athletes in weightlifting and cycling.
Achachi
اچاچي | |
|---|---|
City | |
  Achachi | |
| Coordinates: 37°23′45″N 47°47′46″E | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | East Azerbaijan |
| County | Mianeh |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Rural District | Qaflankuh-e Gharbi |
| Population (2016 Census) | |
| • Total | 3,647 [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
A type of Peruvian embroidery (bordado) from the highlands is known as "achachis".[4]
References
- https://www.amar.org.ir/english
- Achachi can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3051748" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2011-11-11.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-04-14. Retrieved 2014-04-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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