Marivan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marivan
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 Marivan
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Marivan
Location in Iran Kurdistan
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| Country | Iran |
| Province | Kurdistan |
| County | Marivan |
| District | Central |
| Founded | 1950s |
| Elevation | 1,310 m (4,300 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 136,654 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Area code(s) | (+98)875 |
Marivan is a city in Iran. It is located in the Kurdistan Province. Marivan is the capital of Marivan County. It is also the capital of the Central District within that county. The city is sometimes called Mariwan or Qale Marivan. In the past, it was known as Dezhe Shapur. Marivan was founded in the 1950s. It sits at an elevation of 1,310 meters (about 4,300 feet) above sea level.
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People and Languages
Who Lives in Marivan?
Most people living in Marivan are Kurds. Kurds are an ethnic group. They have their own unique culture and language. The people of Marivan mainly speak the Kurdish language.
What Languages Are Spoken?
Different types of Kurdish are spoken here. About 75% of people speak Central Kurdish. Another 24% speak Hawrami. A small number of people, about 1%, speak New Persian.
| Marivan linguistic composition | ||||
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| Language | percent | |||
| Central Kurdish | 75% | |||
| Hawrami | 24% | |||
| New Persian | 1% | |||
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Marivan has grown over the years.
- In 2006, there were 91,664 people. They lived in 22,440 households.
- By 2011, the population increased to 110,464 people. There were 29,743 households.
- The latest census in 2016 counted 136,654 people. These people lived in 39,368 households.
Climate
Weather in Marivan
Marivan has a varied climate throughout the year. It can get quite cold in winter and very hot in summer. Here's a look at the average temperatures and rainfall.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 5.3 (41.5) |
7.2 (45.0) |
13.6 (56.5) |
17.6 (63.7) |
25.2 (77.4) |
31.7 (89.1) |
36.2 (97.2) |
35.7 (96.3) |
31.2 (88.2) |
24.5 (76.1) |
16.0 (60.8) |
8.4 (47.1) |
21.1 (69.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −4.5 (23.9) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
2.2 (36.0) |
5.8 (42.4) |
10.2 (50.4) |
14.2 (57.6) |
18.4 (65.1) |
17.9 (64.2) |
12.9 (55.2) |
8.0 (46.4) |
2.8 (37.0) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
6.9 (44.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 172 (6.8) |
159 (6.3) |
160 (6.3) |
106 (4.2) |
45 (1.8) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
27 (1.1) |
88 (3.5) |
121 (4.8) |
878 (34.8) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org | |||||||||||||
