Piranshahr facts for kids
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Piranshahr
Persian: پیرانشهر
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 Piranshahr
Location in Iran
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| Country | Iran |
| Province | West Azerbaijan |
| County | Piranshahr |
| District | Central |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Total | 91,515 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Area code(s) | +984444 |
Piranshahr (Persian: پیرانشهر) is a city in the West Azerbaijan province of Iran. It is the main city and capital of Piranshahr County. The city is known for its interesting history and growing population.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Piranshahr
The name Piranshahr comes from a famous character named Piran. He is from an ancient Persian epic poem called Shahnameh (The Book of Kings). Piran was a wise and intelligent leader from a land called Turan.
In the stories, Piran was known for trying to bring peace between Iran and Turan. He is seen as a symbol of wisdom in Persian culture. People often compare him to other very wise figures.
Ancient History: The Parsua Civilization
Piranshahr is located near an ancient area called Parsua. Historians believe that the old town of Pasveh, close to Piranshahr, was once part of the Parsua lands. These lands were home to the "Parsua tribes" as far back as the 9th century BC.
The ancient Assyrian ruler Shalmaneser III even mentioned these tribes in his historical records. This shows that the area around Piranshahr has a very long and important history.
How Many People Live in Piranshahr?
Piranshahr has been growing quite a lot! Here's how its population has changed over the years:
- In 2006, about 57,692 people lived there.
- By 2011, the population grew to 69,049 people.
- In 2016, it reached 91,515 people.
This means Piranshahr has one of the fastest-growing populations in the West Azerbaijan province.
Piranshahr's Climate
Piranshahr has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The city experiences all four seasons clearly.
| Climate data for Piranshahr (1986-2005) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 2.5 (36.5) |
4.2 (39.6) |
9.5 (49.1) |
16.5 (61.7) |
22.0 (71.6) |
28.1 (82.6) |
32.1 (89.8) |
32.4 (90.3) |
28.1 (82.6) |
20.9 (69.6) |
12.3 (54.1) |
5.9 (42.6) |
17.9 (64.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −1.4 (29.5) |
-0.0 (32.0) |
5.0 (41.0) |
11.1 (52.0) |
15.7 (60.3) |
20.5 (68.9) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.5 (76.1) |
20.4 (68.7) |
14.6 (58.3) |
7.5 (45.5) |
1.9 (35.4) |
12.0 (53.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −5.3 (22.5) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
0.4 (32.7) |
5.7 (42.3) |
9.3 (48.7) |
13.0 (55.4) |
17.2 (63.0) |
16.6 (61.9) |
12.6 (54.7) |
8.4 (47.1) |
2.6 (36.7) |
−2.1 (28.2) |
6.2 (43.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 90.6 (3.57) |
101.1 (3.98) |
106.6 (4.20) |
96.8 (3.81) |
40.2 (1.58) |
5.5 (0.22) |
0.9 (0.04) |
1.4 (0.06) |
1.8 (0.07) |
37.0 (1.46) |
93.3 (3.67) |
97.5 (3.84) |
672.7 (26.5) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 71 | 66 | 62 | 54 | 49 | 39 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 46 | 62 | 68 | 52 |
| Average afternoon relative humidity (%) | 68 | 64 | 55 | 47 | 41 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 37 | 53 | 63 | 45 |
| Average dew point °C (°F) | −6.2 (20.8) |
−6.2 (20.8) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
2.0 (35.6) |
5.1 (41.2) |
6.2 (43.2) |
8.6 (47.5) |
7.0 (44.6) |
3.6 (38.5) |
2.5 (36.5) |
0.1 (32.2) |
−3.8 (25.2) |
1.4 (34.5) |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 118.2 | 141.9 | 177.2 | 204.7 | 275.5 | 334.8 | 353.2 | 341.0 | 295.4 | 228.2 | 164.7 | 131.6 | 2,766.4 |
Education in Piranshahr
Piranshahr has several places where students can continue their learning after high school. The main universities are Payame Noor University and Islamic Azad University. There are also schools for music and art, called conservatories and art schools.
See also
In Spanish: Piranshahr para niños
