Semirom Explained

Semirom (fa|سميرم) is a city in the Central District of Semirom County, Isfahan province, Iran, serving as the capital of both the county and the district.^[2]

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 26,260 in 6,593 households.^[3] The following census in 2011 counted 25,122 people in 7,036 households.^[4] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 26,942 people in 8,304 households.^[5]

Geography

Location

The city of Semirom is located 165 km south of Isfahan and in the eastern foothills of the Zagros mountains. Semirom is located on the steep slopes of Mount Behrez and Mount Siah, in fact, the city of Semirom is surrounded by many mountains.^{[6] [7]}

Climate

Agriculture

Semirom produces apples. The high altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level gives apples produced in the Semirom region their characteristically sweet taste, aroma and color.^[8] Semirom apple had been the target of international research funds to protect and excel its gardens.^[9]

Semirom Riot

Unrest started on August 16, 2003, after a decision by the Isfahan Governor General's Office to incorporate the Vardasht district of Semirom into the municipality of Dehaqan provoked the ire of the people of Vardasht. The people staged a demonstration to protest the decision, and the protests turned violent. Eight people were reportedly killed in the violence, including two police officers, and some 150 were injured.^{[10] [11]} Later Hosseini, the governor of Isfahan at the time, in an interview with Shargh newspaper denied any involvement in ordering police to confront the people, and said the number of killed was four.^[12]

See also

Notes and References

1. ((OpenStreetMap contributors)) . Semirom, Semirom County. . 1 December 2024. 1 December 2024. fa.
2. Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Isfahan province, centered in the city of Isfahan. fa. lamtakam.com. Lam ta Kam. https://web.archive.org/web/20240204010546/https://lamtakam.com/law/council_of_ministers/113034. Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Habibi. Hassan. 4 February 2024. c. 2024. Approved 21 June 1369. Proposal 3233.1.5.53; Letter 93808-907; Notification 82838/T131K. 4 February 2024.
3. Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Isfahan Province. fa. The Statistical Center of Iran. amar.org.ir. 25 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20110920083455/http://www.amar.org.ir/DesktopModules/FTPManager/upload/upload2360/newjkh/newjkh/10.xls. Excel. 20 September 2011.
4. Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Isfahan Province. fa. The Statistical Center of Iran. irandataportal.syr.edu. Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University. https://web.archive.org/web/20230117221845/https://irandataportal.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/Esfahan.xls. 17 January 2023. 19 December 2022. Excel.
5. Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Isfahan Province. fa. The Statistical Center of Iran. amar.org.ir. 19 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20201019041954/https://www.amar.org.ir/Portals/0/census/1395/results/abadi/CN95_HouseholdPopulationVillage_10.xlsx. Excel. 19 October 2020.
6. Web site: Semirom Map and Geographic Information – Timehubzone . 2023-04-07 . www.timehubzone.com . en-US.
7. Web site: توریستی . چهارگوشه-معرفی استان ها و شهر های ایران و جاذبه های . شهر زیبای سمیرم . 2023-04-07 . چهارگوشه - معرفی استان ها و شهر های ایران و جاذبه های توریستی . fa-ir.
8. Web site: Bringing the world to Iran . www.global-inst.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160729233906/http://www.global-inst.com/2015/iran/ . 2016-07-29.
9. Web site: Investigation and complete study against cytospora cancker disease of Semirom apple and determination of causal against of the fungus. 2001. Filsouf. Fereidoun. Behdad. Ebrahim. Ashkan. Mohammad. Hasan Pour. Hosein. Afshari. Ahmad. Talaei. Ramezan Ali.
10. Web site: Eight die in Iranian border riot. TheGuardian.com. 18 August 2003.
11. Web site: Chief Inspector Blames Inefficiency of Officials for Semirom Unrest. 24 August 2003.
12. Web site: برخورد با مردم در سمیرم به دستور قالیباف بود | سایت استان کهگیلویه و بویراحمد . 2016-07-13 . 2016-08-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160814134916/http://k-b.ir/27677 . dead .