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Abadeh
Persian: آباده
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Skyline of Abadeh from a mountain
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 Abadeh
Location in Iran
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| Country | Iran | ||
| Province | Fars | ||
| County | Abadeh | ||
| District | Central | ||
| Elevation | 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | ||
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 59,116 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) | ||
| Postal Code |
73911-*** to 73991-***
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| Area code(s) | 071 | ||
Abadeh (Persian: آباده) is a city in Iran. It's located in the Fars province, in the central part of the country. Abadeh is the main city of the Abadeh region.
This city is the largest in Northern Fars. It is well-known for its beautiful wood carvings. These carvings are made from pear and box tree wood. Abadeh also produces things like sesame oil, castor oil, grains, and various fruits. The area is also famous for its special Abadeh rugs.
Abadeh is quite central in Iran. It is closer to the capital cities of four other provinces: Isfahan (193 km), Yasuj (197 km), Yazd (217 km), and Shahrekord (237 km). It is a bit further from its own provincial capital, Shiraz (260 km).
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History of Abadeh
Archaeologists believe people have lived in the Abadeh area since ancient times, around 1000 BC. The first people to settle in the plains between Abadeh and Isfahan were nomadic Kurdish groups. This happened during the Achaemenid period, a very old empire.
Old buildings like the Izadkhas castle and the Bahram Gur Palace in Surmaq show that there was a rich culture here long ago. Abadeh has always been important because it's located where three major roads meet: those going to Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz.
Population of Abadeh
This section shows how the number of people living in Abadeh has changed over time.
| Abadeh Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1958 | 15,888 | — |
| 1976 | 23,383 | +47.2% |
| 1991 | 44,967 | +92.3% |
| 1996 | 48,882 | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 52,042 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 55,758 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 59,116 | +6.0% |
How Many People Live Here?
In 2006, a survey counted 52,042 people living in Abadeh. They lived in 14,184 homes. By 2011, the population grew to 55,758 people in 16,546 homes. The most recent survey in 2016 found 59,116 people living in 18,965 homes.
Geography of Abadeh
Where is Abadeh Located?
Abadeh is located high up, about 1,890 meters (6,200 feet) above sea level. It sits on a fertile plain, which means the land is good for farming. The city is on the main road that connects Isfahan and Shiraz. It is about 190 km (118 miles) from Isfahan and 270 km (168 miles) from Shiraz.
Abadeh is in the very northern part of Fars province. To the north and west, it connects to Isfahan province. To the south, it borders Safacity and Eqlid. To the east, it connects to Yazd province. The city is 270 km north of Shiraz and 670 km south of Tehran. It is also 200 km south of Isfahan and 190 km southwest of Yazd. The total area of Abadeh is about 6,052 square kilometers (2,337 sq mi). This is about 11% of the entire Fars province.
What is Abadeh's Climate Like?
Abadeh has a dry climate, also known as an arid climate. Summers are hot and dry. Winters are cold, sometimes very cold, and a bit wetter. The temperature can change a lot between day and night throughout the year. Because the city is high up, it can get very cold.
| Climate data for Abadeh, (normals 1991–2020, extremes 1977–2020) Altitude: 2030.0 M | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 19.6 (67.3) |
21.6 (70.9) |
27.2 (81.0) |
28.6 (83.5) |
35.0 (95.0) |
38.8 (101.8) |
39.6 (103.3) |
39.3 (102.7) |
36.4 (97.5) |
32.6 (90.7) |
25.4 (77.7) |
24.0 (75.2) |
39.6 (103.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 9.5 (49.1) |
11.7 (53.1) |
15.9 (60.6) |
21.1 (70.0) |
26.7 (80.1) |
32.3 (90.1) |
34.3 (93.7) |
32.9 (91.2) |
29.6 (85.3) |
23.6 (74.5) |
16.1 (61.0) |
11.9 (53.4) |
22.1 (71.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 2.5 (36.5) |
4.9 (40.8) |
8.9 (48.0) |
14.0 (57.2) |
19.2 (66.6) |
24.6 (76.3) |
27.0 (80.6) |
25.2 (77.4) |
21.1 (70.0) |
15.0 (59.0) |
8.3 (46.9) |
4.4 (39.9) |
14.6 (58.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −3.7 (25.3) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
2.0 (35.6) |
6.8 (44.2) |
10.8 (51.4) |
14.9 (58.8) |
17.8 (64.0) |
15.8 (60.4) |
11.7 (53.1) |
6.4 (43.5) |
1.2 (34.2) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
6.7 (44.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −20.2 (−4.4) |
−20.2 (−4.4) |
−10.0 (14.0) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
2.2 (36.0) |
7.6 (45.7) |
10.0 (50.0) |
9.4 (48.9) |
3.0 (37.4) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
−9.0 (15.8) |
−21.4 (−6.5) |
−21.4 (−6.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 21.4 (0.84) |
15.2 (0.60) |
26.5 (1.04) |
19.5 (0.77) |
9.2 (0.36) |
0.9 (0.04) |
0.7 (0.03) |
0.3 (0.01) |
0.2 (0.01) |
3.9 (0.15) |
14.7 (0.58) |
25.7 (1.01) |
138.2 (5.44) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 9.8 (3.9) |
4.1 (1.6) |
0.4 (0.2) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.0) |
5.8 (2.3) |
20.2 (8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 3.2 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 3 | 20.4 |
| Average snowy days | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 7.1 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 51 | 45 | 39 | 36 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 30 | 44 | 50 | 33 |
| Average dew point °C (°F) | −7.7 (18.1) |
−7.5 (18.5) |
−6.2 (20.8) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
−0.1 (31.8) |
−1.6 (29.1) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
−4.2 (24.4) |
−4.9 (23.2) |
−6.5 (20.3) |
−4.1 (24.6) |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 232 | 237 | 255 | 257 | 307 | 342 | 334 | 340 | 308 | 285 | 231 | 233 | 3,361 |
| Source 1: NOAA NCEI (Snow 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Iran meteorological organization(extremes) | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Abadeh, Altitude: 2030.0 M from: 1977-2010 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 17.6 (63.7) |
20.0 (68.0) |
26.6 (79.9) |
28.6 (83.5) |
34.4 (93.9) |
38.8 (101.8) |
39.6 (103.3) |
38.4 (101.1) |
36.4 (97.5) |
32.6 (90.7) |
25.0 (77.0) |
24.0 (75.2) |
39.6 (103.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6.2 (43.2) |
8.6 (47.5) |
14.7 (58.5) |
21.4 (70.5) |
26.9 (80.4) |
32.4 (90.3) |
34.2 (93.6) |
33.1 (91.6) |
29.6 (85.3) |
23.5 (74.3) |
16.6 (61.9) |
11.6 (52.9) |
21.6 (70.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −7.6 (18.3) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
0.0 (32.0) |
6.8 (44.2) |
10.7 (51.3) |
14.7 (58.5) |
16.5 (61.7) |
15.8 (60.4) |
11.4 (52.5) |
6.3 (43.3) |
1.3 (34.3) |
−5.8 (21.6) |
5.5 (42.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −20.2 (−4.4) |
−20.2 (−4.4) |
−10.0 (14.0) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
2.2 (36.0) |
7.6 (45.7) |
10.0 (50.0) |
9.4 (48.9) |
3.0 (37.4) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
−9.0 (15.8) |
−21.4 (−6.5) |
−21.4 (−6.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 24.2 (0.95) |
15.3 (0.60) |
25.3 (1.00) |
14.6 (0.57) |
8.9 (0.35) |
1.2 (0.05) |
0.5 (0.02) |
0.4 (0.02) |
0.0 (0.0) |
5.1 (0.20) |
9.4 (0.37) |
32.1 (1.26) |
137 (5.39) |
| Average rainy days | 7.3 | 5.6 | 7.4 | 6.7 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 3.7 | 6.4 | 47.1 |
| Average snowy days | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 7.8 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 52 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 32 | 43 | 51 | 35 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 233.3 | 238.9 | 256.4 | 254.8 | 312.5 | 344.4 | 336.3 | 338.3 | 311.4 | 287.4 | 237.1 | 226.3 | 3,377.1 |
Economy in Abadeh
Air Defense Base
In 2012, Iran announced plans to build a large air defense site in Abadeh. This site is designed to be the biggest in the country. It will have space for 6,000 people. They will work on different tasks, including training.
Mining in Abadeh
Abadeh has important mines.
- The Esteghlal Abadeh mine is one of the largest producers of a special type of soil called refractory soil. This soil is used to make things that can withstand very high heat.
- There is also an industrial mine near the city. This mine provides raw materials for factories that make tiles, ceramics, and bricks.
Arts and Crafts in Abadeh
Famous Handicrafts
Abadeh is globally famous for its woodwork. Examples of this art are displayed in museums around the world. The beautiful carvings in the Marble Palace were made by artists from Abadeh, like Master Ahmad Emami.
In 2017, the World Council of Handicrafts (WCC) officially named Abadeh the "world city of carving." This means it's recognized as a global center for this art. Abadeh has about 150 active workshops and 5,000 carving artists.
Abadeh crafts also include embroidery made with cotton. The city is also known for its unique Abadeh rugs.
Abadeh Rugs
Abadeh rugs are usually made with a cotton base. They have a thin, tightly knotted pile, which makes them very flat. While older Abadeh rugs might look different, many new designs are easy to spot. These newer designs, called Heybatlu, often feature a single diamond shape in the middle. Smaller diamond shapes are found in each corner.
The patterns often show geometric flowers or animals. The main colors are usually light reds or burnt orange on a dark blue background, with strong green details. The corners or borders are often ivory (a creamy white) in color. Abadeh rugs are usually medium-sized. They are known for being well-made and are popular in modern homes.
Transportation in Abadeh
Roads
Expressway 65 goes right through Abadeh. This helps Abadeh grow more than nearby cities like Eqlid. Road 78 connects Abadeh to places like Abarkuh, Yazd, Eqlid, and Yasuj. This road also meets the Abadeh Shiraz Expressway about 24 km (15 miles) south of the city. Another road starts from Abadeh's Ring Road and goes to Soqad and Semirom, which is Road 55.
Trains and Airport
The railway line from Isfahan to Shiraz passes through Abadeh. You can catch trains from Abadeh Railway Station to Shiraz, Esfahan, Tehran, and Mashad. An airport, Abadeh Airport (OISA), was planned to be built in the mid-1990s.
Historical Monuments in Abadeh
Abadeh has several old and important buildings. These include the Emirate Kolah Farangi, Tymcheh Sarafyan, and the Khaje tomb. The Khaje tomb is located in the Khoja mountains.
Sports in Abadeh
The most popular sport in Abadeh, like in most of Iran, is football. The main stadium in the city is Takhti Stadium, located in Mo'allem Square. The city's main football team is Behineh Rahbar Abadeh F.C.. They currently play in Iran Football's 3rd Division. Last year, they won the Fars Provincial League (FPL). The team also played in the Hazfi Cup 2010-11 and reached the fourth round.
Education in Abadeh
- Islamic Azad University, Abadeh branch
Notable People from Abadeh
- Jalal Zolfonun: A famous Iranian musician.
- Mahmoud Zoufonoun: An Iranian-American musician known for Persian traditional music.
- Hooshmand Aghili: A well-known Iranian singer.
- Ruhollah Hosseinian: An Iranian politician.
- Rahmatollah Khosravi: An Iranian politician who was a member of Parliament.
- Mojtaba Heidarpanah: An Iranian cartoonist, illustrator, painter, and animator.
- Mahmoud Mohammadi (diplomat): An Iranian diplomat and politician.
- Seyed Mohammad Torbati: A researcher and founder of the Scientific Association of World Studies.
- Owrang Khazraei: An Iranian poet and speaker.
- Bozorg Khazraei: An Iranian painter living in the Netherlands.
- Iman Islamian: A bank researcher and government official.
- Mozneb Abadei: A poet and Sufi from the Qajar period in Abadeh.
See also
In Spanish: Abade (Irán) para niños
