Ardakan, Fars facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ardakan Persian: اردكان
City
Ardakan Location in Iran
Country	Iran
Province	Fars
County	Sepidan
District	Central
Population  (2016)
• Total	14,633
Time zone	UTC+3:30 (IRST)

Ardakan (Persian: اردكان) is a city located in Iran. It is found in the Fars province, within Sepidan County. Ardakan is an important city because it serves as the main city, or capital, for both Sepidan County and its Central District.

About Ardakan

Ardakan is a city with an interesting name! Its name comes from two old words. Arta means "brave man," and kan or gan means "place." So, Ardakan means "place of brave men."

This city is located in a helpful spot. It is about halfway between two other cities, Yasuj and Shiraz. This makes it a good stopping point for travelers.

How Many People Live Here?

Every few years, countries count how many people live in their cities. This is called a census. It helps them understand how communities are growing.

• In 2006, a census showed that about 16,212 people lived in Ardakan. They lived in 3,534 homes.
• By 2011, the population grew a little to 16,661 people. There were 4,019 homes then.
• The most recent count in 2016 showed 14,633 people living in 4,117 homes.