Meymand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Meymand
Persian: ميمند
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 Meymand
Location in Iran
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| Country | Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| County | Firuzabad |
| District | Meymand |
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| • Total | 10,120 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Area code(s) | 0713877 |
Meymand (Persian: ميمند) is a city in Iran. It is the main city of the Meymand District. This district is part of Firuzabad County in Fars Province.
Meymand became a city in 1961. This happened when three smaller villages joined together. These villages were Meymand-e Sofla, Meymand-e Olya, and Shabankareh.
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Location and Economy
Meymand is located in the Fars Province of Iran. It is a few kilometers east of Firuzabad. The famous city of Shiraz is about 113 kilometers (70 miles) away.
Most people in Meymand work with rose water. They make and sell it. Rose water is a fragrant liquid made from roses. It is very popular and is sent to many parts of Iran. It is also sent to countries like Arabia, India, and Java.
Local Products and Sights
Besides rose water, the Meymand area also grows a lot of almonds. These nuts are an important product for the region.
There is also a special place nearby called Shafaq cave. It is a natural cave that people can visit.
Population Details
The number of people living in Meymand has grown over the years. This information comes from official counts called censuses.
Population Growth Over Time
- In 2006, the city had 8,615 people. They lived in 2,138 homes.
- By 2011, the population increased to 9,058 people. There were 2,524 homes.
- The most recent count in 2016 showed 10,120 people living in Meymand. They lived in 3,226 homes.
