Kamyaran facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kamyaran
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 Kamyaran
Location in Iran
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Kamyaran
Location in Iran Kurdistan
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| Country | Iran |
| Province | Kurdistan |
| County | Kamyaran |
| District | Central |
| Population
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| • Total | 57,077 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Kamyaran (Persian: كامياران) is a city in the Kurdistan Province of Iran. It is the main city and capital of both Kamyaran County and its Central District. This means Kamyaran is an important center for the area around it.
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People of Kamyaran
Who lives in Kamyaran?
Most people living in Kamyaran are Kurdish. They mainly follow the Sunni branch of Islam. There is also a smaller group of people who follow the Shia branch of Islam. A few Jewish families also live in Kamyaran.
Languages spoken
People in Kamyaran speak different Kurdish languages. The most common is Central Kurdish. Other languages include Southern Kurdish and Hawrami. A small number of people also speak New Persian.
| Kamyaran linguistic composition | ||||
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| Language | percent | |||
| Central Kurdish | 63% | |||
| Southern Kurdish | 20% | |||
| Hawrami | 15% | |||
| New Persian | 2% | |||
How many people live here?
The number of people living in Kamyaran grew a lot between 1975 and 1995. This happened because many people moved to the city from nearby villages.
Here's how the population has changed over the years:
- In 2006, the city had 46,760 people living in 11,186 homes.
- By 2011, the population grew to 52,907 people in 14,007 homes.
- The latest count in 2016 showed 57,077 people living in 16,547 homes.
Where is Kamyaran?
The city of Kamyaran is located in the southern part of the Kurdistan province. It sits between two other large Kurdish cities, Sanandaj and Kermanshah.
Ancient history of Kamyaran
Tengiwer inscription
About 45 kilometers northwest of Kamyaran, you can find the Tengiwer cuneiform inscription. An inscription is writing carved into a hard surface. Cuneiform is one of the oldest forms of writing, using wedge-shaped marks.
This inscription has 47 lines of writing in the ancient Assyrian language. It tells about Sargon II, who was an Assyrian king. The text describes his victories and captures of places like Arpad, Simirra, Damacsus, and Egypt. This important historical record dates back to around the 8th century B.C.E. (Before Common Era).
