Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province استان چهارمحال و بختیاری
Province
Location of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in Iran
Country	Iran
Region	Region 2
Capital	Shahr-e Kord
Counties	11
Area
• Total	16,332 km2 (6,306 sq mi)
Population  (2016)
• Total	947,763
• Density	58.0310/km2 (150.300/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+03:30 (IRST)
Main language(s)	Luri language Persian Qashqai Turkish
HDI (2017)	0.798 high · 13th

Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province (Persian: استان چهارمحال و بختیاری) is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. It is located in the southwestern part of the country. The province covers an area of 16,332 square kilometers. Its capital city is Shahr-e Kord.

In 2016, the province had a population of about 947,763 people. This province is part of "Region 2" in Iran. This division helps with planning and development across the country.

Cities and Towns

A map showing the counties of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province.

Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province has many cities and towns. The capital, Shahr-e Kord, is the largest city. Over 64% of the people in the province live in these cities. Some other important cities include Lordegan, Borujen, and Farrokh Shahr.

What Languages Are Spoken?

Linguistic map of Chahar Mahal and Bakhtiari province.

The main language spoken in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province is Bakhtiāri. This language is part of the Luri language family. You'll hear it mostly in the higher western parts of the province. It is also spoken in the southern areas around Lordegan.

In the northeastern part of the province, people speak other languages. These include Chārmahāli and Chaharmahali Turkic. Chārmahāli is a mix between Bakhtiari and Persian. The Turkic languages here are similar to Qashqa’i. In bigger cities, you might also hear Tehrani-type Persian.

Economy and Jobs

The economy of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province is mostly about farming. Many people work in agriculture. There are also some factories and businesses, mainly near the center of the province.

Amazing Nature and Tourism

This province is a beautiful place with lots of natural wonders. It is known for its many springs, rivers, and waterfalls. These water sources feed important rivers like the Zayanderud and Karoon. Because of its natural beauty, the province has great potential for tourism.

Some of the cool natural spots you can visit include:

• Zayanderud river
• Zamankhan bridge
• Kouhrang 1 Dam
• Dime spring
• Sheik Ali Khan waterfall
• Chama Ice cave
• Darkesh varkesh canyon
• Rostam Abad Sardab spring
• Do Polan
• Karoon-4 dam
• Darreh Esgh (love valley)
• Atashgah waterfall
• Choghakhor Wetland
• Pire Ghar cave
• Siasard spring
• Helen protected area
• Barm spring
• Sendegan spring
• Tang Sayyad national Park
• Parvaz national park
• Sarab cave
• Gandoman wetland
• Zard lime waterfall
• Kordikon waterfall

See also

In Spanish: Provincia de Chahar Mahal y Bajtiarí para niños