Runiz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Runiz
Persian: رونيز
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 Runiz
Location in Iran
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| Country | Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| County | Estahban |
| District | Runiz |
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| • Total | 5,760 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Runiz (Persian: رونيز) is a city located in Iran, a country in the Middle East. It is the main city and capital of the Runiz District, which is part of Estahban County in Fars Province. Runiz also acts as the central hub for the surrounding rural area, known as Runiz Rural District.
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City Population and Growth
Runiz is home to thousands of people. Governments often count their populations to understand how many people live in an area. This count is called a census.
Population Counts Over Time
In 2006, a country-wide census showed that Runiz had 5,991 people living in 1,466 homes. A few years later, in 2011, another census counted 5,593 people in 1,564 homes. The most recent census in 2016 recorded 5,760 people living in 1,764 homes in the city.
Famous People from Runiz
Sometimes, people who achieve great things are born or live in a certain place. Runiz is known for one such person.
Murzh Hasan, the Author
One notable person from Runiz was Murzh Hasan. He was an author who lived from 1767 to 1821. Authors write books, stories, and other texts.
