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 | |
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City | |
Azna | |
Coordinates: 33°27′21″N 49°27′20″E | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Lorestan |
County | Azna |
Bakhsh | Central |
Population (2016 Census) | |
• Total | 47,489 [1] |
Time zone | UTC+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
- https://www.amar.org.ir/english
- 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".
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2016-10-06.
- "The Road Home: The Faili Kurds". Archived from the original on 2006-11-21. Retrieved 2006-12-25.
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