Darab facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Darab
Persian: داراب
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 Darab
Location in Iran
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| Country | Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| County | Darab |
| District | Central |
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| • Total | 70,232 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Darab (Persian: داراب) is an ancient and important city in Iran. It is located in the Fars province. Darab serves as the main city for both Darab County and its Central District.
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Discovering Darab's Past
Darab is one of the oldest cities in all of Iran. Its long history is even mentioned in the famous Persian epic poem, the Shahname. This amazing story was written by the poet Ferdowsi.
How Darab Got Its Name
Legend says that the city was founded by Darius I. He was a powerful king from ancient Persia. Because of this, the city was once called Daráb-gerd. This means "Darius-town."
Ancient Structures and Art
Near Darab, you can find many old remains. One is called the Kalah i Daráb. This means "citabdel of Darius." It is made of circular earthworks built around a single rock.
Another cool monument is a huge bas-relief. This is a type of carving on a rock face. It shows the victory of Shapur I. He was a king of the Sasanian Empire. The carving shows him defeating the Roman emperor Valerian in 260 A.D.
City Design Through Time
An old historian named Hamza al-Isfahani wrote about Darab. He said the city was shaped like a triangle. A circular wall was built around the city in the 8th century. This wall was for defense. It was built by a governor of Fars province. The wall is about 1,900 meters wide.
For much of the Middle Ages, Darab was the capital of a large area. The city was known for its products. These included textiles, jasmine oil, and different mineral salts.
Who Lives in Darab?
Darab's Growing Population
The number of people living in Darab has grown over the years.
- In 2006, about 54,513 people lived there.
- By 2011, the population grew to 61,672 people.
- The most recent count in 2016 showed 70,232 people living in Darab.
Darab's Weather
| Climate data for Darab (1995-2005) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 16.1 (61.0) |
19.1 (66.4) |
23.0 (73.4) |
28.8 (83.8) |
35.8 (96.4) |
40.2 (104.4) |
41.7 (107.1) |
40.7 (105.3) |
37.3 (99.1) |
31.9 (89.4) |
24.5 (76.1) |
19.0 (66.2) |
29.8 (85.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 9.9 (49.8) |
12.7 (54.9) |
16.0 (60.8) |
21.0 (69.8) |
27.1 (80.8) |
31.4 (88.5) |
34.0 (93.2) |
33.0 (91.4) |
28.6 (83.5) |
23.1 (73.6) |
16.4 (61.5) |
12.1 (53.8) |
22.1 (71.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3.9 (39.0) |
6.4 (43.5) |
9.0 (48.2) |
13.2 (55.8) |
18.4 (65.1) |
22.6 (72.7) |
26.3 (79.3) |
25.3 (77.5) |
19.9 (67.8) |
14.3 (57.7) |
8.3 (46.9) |
5.2 (41.4) |
14.4 (57.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 75.0 (2.95) |
45.5 (1.79) |
52.6 (2.07) |
16.8 (0.66) |
0.4 (0.02) |
1.9 (0.07) |
2.2 (0.09) |
2.9 (0.11) |
0.4 (0.02) |
1.0 (0.04) |
6.4 (0.25) |
52.3 (2.06) |
257.4 (10.13) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 61 | 56 | 51 | 39 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 42 | 54 | 38 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 225.1 | 223.6 | 261.7 | 283.2 | 352.0 | 346.9 | 337.0 | 337.9 | 318.7 | 312.1 | 259.2 | 236.3 | 3,493.7 |
| Source: IRIMO(humidity 1995-2005) | |||||||||||||
What Darab Produces
Agriculture is very important in Darab. The main crops grown here are wheat, citrus fruits, cotton, maize (corn), and palm trees.
Learning in Darab
Darab has several places for higher education. These include branches of Islamic Azad University and Payame Noor University. There are also special schools for agriculture and paramedical studies.
See also
In Spanish: Darab para niños
