Neyriz Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Neyriz Persian: نی‌ریز
City

Neyriz Location in Iran
Country	Iran
Province	Fars
County	Neyriz
District	Central
Population (2016)
• Total	49,850
Time zone	UTC+3:30 (IRST)
Area code(s)	071

Neyriz (pronounced Nay-reez) is a city in Iran. It is the main city of Neyriz County in Fars province. The name Neyriz is also used for the area around the city and for Bakhtegan Lake. The city used to be right on the lake's edge, but because the lake has shrunk, the city is now a bit further away to the southeast.

In the 1800s, some people in Neyriz followed a new religion called Bábism. They faced difficulties from the government at that time. More recently, a large steel factory called Neyriz Ghadir Steel Complex started being built in 2010. This factory began making steel in 2018.

A Look Back in Time: Neyriz's History
- Neyriz in the Middle Ages
- Events of the 1800s
Weather in Neyriz
How Many People Live in Neyriz?
Places to Visit in Neyriz
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A Look Back in Time: Neyriz's History

Neyriz is a very old city! It is mentioned in ancient records from the Achaemenid Empire, which was a huge Persian empire. Back then, it was called Narezzash. People in Neyriz were known for making armor, which makes sense because there was iron mining in the area. Some stories even say that the Persian King Cambyses II was buried here. However, archaeologists have not yet found direct proof of the Achaemenid city.

Neyriz in the Middle Ages

Around the year 951, a writer named al-Muqaddasi described the big mosque in Neyriz. It was on the same street as the city's market. During this time, Neyriz had a strong castle to protect it. It was part of a larger district called Darabjird.

Important people from Neyriz include Abu'l-Abbās Fazl b. Ḥātem Neyrizi, who was an astronomer and mathematician in the 900s. Later, in the 1200s, Mirza Ahmad Neyrizi became a famous calligrapher, someone who writes beautifully.

Events of the 1800s

In 1850, a religious leader named Sayyed Yahya Darabi came to Neyriz. He announced that The Báb was a chosen leader. Darabi, also known as Wahid, had been a Muslim cleric before becoming a follower of Bábism.

The governor of Neyriz, Haji Zayn al-Abedin Khan, worried that Darabi would lead an uprising. He gathered a local army of 1,000 men to stop Darabi and his followers. A conflict began, with the governor's forces in the market area and the Bábis near the mosque. The Bábis won some early fights, and the governor had to retreat.

The governor then asked for more soldiers from Shiraz. Even with these extra troops, the governor's forces were defeated in a long battle. After this, the governor offered Darabi and his followers a safe way to leave. But when they came out, they were captured and killed.

Two years later, in 1852, Ali Sardar became the new leader of the Bábis in Neyriz. Fearing more trouble, some Bábis attacked the governor. When a new governor arrived, the Bábis did not trust him and fled into the mountains for safety. The new governor gathered a large army of up to 12,000 soldiers and surrounded the Bábis. Ali Sardar was killed in a fight in late 1853.

Eventually, the cold weather and lack of food forced the Bábis to give up. Many people, including women and children, were taken prisoner and sent to Shiraz.

Weather in Neyriz

Climate data for Neyriz (2000-2005)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Daily mean °C (°F)	7.3 (45.1)	9.9 (49.8)	14.0 (57.2)	19.1 (66.4)	23.9 (75.0)	28.3 (82.9)	30.6 (87.1)	29.7 (85.5)	26.1 (79.0)	20.7 (69.3)	13.8 (56.8)	9.7 (49.5)	19.4 (67.0)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	66.9 (2.63)	23.6 (0.93)	25.4 (1.00)	11.1 (0.44)	0.5 (0.02)	0.6 (0.02)	3.4 (0.13)	2.1 (0.08)	0.0 (0.0)	0.7 (0.03)	9.2 (0.36)	61.4 (2.42)	204.9 (8.06)
Source: IRIMO

This table shows the average temperature and rainfall in Neyriz between 2000 and 2005. You can see that July is usually the hottest month, and January gets the most rain.

How Many People Live in Neyriz?

In 2006, about 45,180 people lived in Neyriz. By 2011, the population had grown to 50,291 people. The most recent count in 2024 showed that the city's population was around 110,850 people.

Places to Visit in Neyriz

The Friday Mosque

The Friday Mosque of Neyriz is a very old and important building. It was built in different stages over many centuries, starting around the year 973. Some experts think parts of it might have even been built on top of older Zoroastrian fire temples.

The mosque has a rectangular shape and a large courtyard in the middle. The most impressive part is the tall sanctuary iwan, which is a big vaulted hall. The mosque is made of baked bricks and has white plaster inside. The main prayer niche, called the mihrab, is beautifully decorated with carvings.

Tarm Waterfall

Tarm is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Middle East! It is a seasonal waterfall, meaning it flows strongly at certain times of the year, especially after rain.

Palangan Valley

Palangan is a beautiful valley located south of the city, separated by a mountain. It takes about 45 to 60 minutes to get there from the city center. This valley is very popular, especially in spring and summer. Many people visit it for picnics and to enjoy nature, especially during the Sizdah Be-dar ceremony, which is a spring festival.

The name Palangan means "panthers." In the past, many Iranian tigers lived in this area. Today, only a few might remain. A stream flows through the valley, and its spring, called Besher, is about two hours away from Palangan.