Aqda
City in Yazd province, Iran
City in Yazd, Iran
Aqda Persian: عقدا | |
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City | |
32°26′31″N 53°37′52″E / 32.44194°N 53.63111°E / 32.44194; 53.63111[1] | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Yazd |
County | Ardakan |
District | Aqda |
Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 1,754 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Aqda (Persian: عقدا)[a] is a city in, and the capital of, Aqda District of Ardakan County, Yazd province, Iran,[4] and also serves as the administrative center for Aqda Rural District.[5]
v 1,583 in 432 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 1,809 people in 566 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 1,754 people in 602 households, all Persians.[2]
The city was founded by one of the military commanders of Yazdegerd I, the Sasanian ruler of Iran from 399 to 420.[8]
See also
Iran portal
Notes
References
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (28 February 2023). "Aqda, Ardakan County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 21. Archived from the original (Excel) on 18 November 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Aqda can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3053415" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (29 April 1376). "Approval of reforms in Yazd province". Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ Mousavi, Mirhossein (2 February 1366). "Creation and formation of four rural districts including villages, farms and places located in Ardakan County under Yazd province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Council of Ministers. Archived from the original on 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 21. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 21. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ Choksy 2020, p. 227.
Sources
- Choksy, Jamsheed K. (2020). "Yazd: a "Good and Noble City" and an "Abode of Worship"". In Durand-Guédy, David; Mottahedeh, Roy; Paul, Jürgen (eds.). Cities of Medieval Iran. Brill. pp. 217–252. ISBN 978-90-04-43433-2.
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Yazd Province, Iran
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Abarkuh County | |
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Ardakan County | |
Ashkezar County | |
Bafq County | |
Behabad County | |
Khatam County | |
Mehriz County | |
Meybod County | |
Taft County | |
Yazd County |
- Shesh Baadgir (Six-Windcatcher-Ab Anbar)
- Yazdan fire temple
- Amir Chakhmagh Tekyeh
- Sarv-e Abarqu
- Green Pir Chak Chak temple
- Lari house
- Yazd Tower of Silence
- Saghand Caravansary
- Shavvaz castle
- Iskandar's jail
- Chahartaghi cave
- Marvast citadel
- * Nadoshan citadel
- Jameh Mosque of Yazd
- Dowlat Abad Garden
- Shahvali mosque
- Khan Bath and Khan square
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