Azna, Lorestan

Azna (Persian: ازنا, also Romanized as Aznā and Eznā)[2] is a city in and capital of Azna County, Lorestan Province, Iran. At the 2011 census, its population was 41,706, in 11,594 families.[3]

Azna

ازنا
City
Azna
Coordinates: 33°27′21″N 49°27′20″E
Country Iran
ProvinceLorestan
CountyAzna
BakhshCentral
Population
 (2016 Census)
  Total47,489 [1]
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)

Azna is located in the Zagros Mountains.

It currently serves as a refuge camp for the Faili Kurds.[4]

This city is located 133  km. east of Khoramabad and 75 km. south of Arak. It experiences cold winters and moderate summers. The city is en route Esfahan - Khuzestan and is connected to the railway network of the country.

References

  1. https://www.amar.org.ir/english
  2. Azna, Lorestan can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3054203" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  3. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2016-10-06.
  4. "The Road Home: The Faili Kurds". Archived from the original on 2006-11-21. Retrieved 2006-12-25.


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