Eshkanan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eshkanan Persian: اشكنان
City
Eshkanan Location in Iran
Country	Iran
Province	Fars
County	Lamerd
District	Eshkanan
Population  (2016)
• Total	9,115
Time zone	UTC+3:30 (IRST)

Eshkanan (Persian: اشكنان) is a city located in the Fars province of Iran. It serves as the main city, or capital, of the Eshkanan District. This district is part of Lamerd County. Eshkanan also acts as the central place for the Eshkanan Rural District, helping to manage its local affairs.

How Many People Live in Eshkanan?

Knowing the population of a city helps us understand how it has grown over time. This is called demographics, which is the study of people in a certain area.

Population Growth Over the Years

Eshkanan has seen its population grow steadily. Here's a look at the numbers from different official counts:

• In 2006, a national count showed that 7,513 people lived in Eshkanan. They lived in 1,516 different homes.
• By 2011, the population had increased to 8,211 people. The number of homes also grew to 1,946.
• The most recent count in 2016 recorded 9,115 people living in the city. There were 2,406 households at that time.

These numbers show that Eshkanan is a growing city, with more people choosing to live there over the years.