Chaf and Chamkhaleh

Chaf and Chamkhaleh (Persian: چاف و چمخاله, also known as Chamkhāleh and Cham Qal‘eh)[3] is a city in the Central District of Langarud County, Gilan province of northwestern Iran. The city is located on the Caspian Sea.

Chaf and Chamkhaleh
Persian: چاف و چمخاله
City
Harbor and lighthouse in Chaf and Chamkhaleh
Harbor and lighthouse in Chaf and Chamkhaleh
Chaf and Chamkhaleh is located in Iran
Chaf and Chamkhaleh
Chaf and Chamkhaleh
Coordinates: 37°13′46″N 50°15′16″E[1]
Country Iran
ProvinceGilan
CountyLangarud
DistrictCentral
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total8,840
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Chaf and Chamkhaleh is a merger of the former villages of Chaf-e Bala, Chaf-e Pain, Chamkhaleh, Galesh Kolam, Hoseynabad-e Chaf, Kamal ol Din Poshteh, Mian Mahalleh-ye Pap Kiadeh, Pain Pap Kiadeh, Palat Kaleh, Pir Poshteh, Radar Kumeh, Soltan Moradi, Tappeh, and Tazehabad-e Chaf.[4]

At the 2011 census, its population was 4,494 in 1,436 households.[5] The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 8,840 people in 3,137 households.[2]

  • Road sign: "Experience Chaf and Chamkhale"
    Road sign: "Experience Chaf and Chamkhale"
  • Chamkhaleh Bridge
    Chamkhaleh Bridge
  • Chamkhaleh River
    Chamkhaleh River
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References
  1. OpenStreetMap contributors (5 October 2023). "City, Langarud County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  2. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 01. Archived from the original (Excel) on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. Chaf and Chamkhaleh can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3057972" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  4. Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (18 May 1388). "Divisional changes and reforms in Gilan province". Qavanin (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Politcal Commission. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  5. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)" (Excel). Iran Data Portal (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 01. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
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