Ij, Iran facts for kids
For the administrative division, see Ij Rural District. For the village in Semnan province, see Ij. For the village in Zanjan province, see Ij. For other uses for the same name, see Ij.
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Ij
Persian: ايج
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 Ij
Location in Iran
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| Country | Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| County | Estahban |
| District | Central |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,246 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Ij (pronounced "Eej") is a city located in the country of Iran. It is found in the Fars Province, which is in the southwestern part of Iran. Ij is part of Estahban County and serves as an important center for the area.
About Ij
Ij is a small but significant city. It acts as the main administrative center for the Ij Rural District. This means it's where many local government services are managed for the surrounding countryside.
Population Changes
Like many places, the number of people living in Ij changes over time. Governments often count their populations to understand how communities are growing or shrinking. This count is called a census.
- In 2006, a census showed that about 6,233 people lived in Ij. They lived in 1,497 different homes.
- By 2011, the population had slightly decreased to 5,849 people, living in 1,622 homes.
- The most recent census in 2016 counted 6,246 people in Ij. At that time, there were 1,876 households in the city.
These numbers help us see how the city's population has changed over a decade.
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