Semnan Province facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Semnan Province
استان سمنان
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Location of Semnān within Iran
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| Country |  Iran |
| Capital | Semnan |
| Counties | 8 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 97,491 km2 (37,641 sq mi) |
| Population
(2005)
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| • Total | 589,512 |
| • Density | 6.04684/km2 (15.66123/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+04:30 (IRST) |
| Main language(s) | Semnani languages, Persian |
Semnan Province (Persian: استان سمنان, Ostān-e Semnān) is one of the 31 provinces in Iran. It is located in the northern part of the country. The main city and capital of this province is Semnan.
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Exploring Semnan Province's Location
Semnan Province is in a central spot in Iran. It shares borders with many other provinces. This makes it an important area for travel and connections.
Neighboring Provinces of Semnan
Semnan Province is surrounded by several other provinces.
- To the north, it borders Golestan Province.
- To the northeast, you'll find North Khorasan Province.
- To the east, it connects with Razavi Khorasan Province.
- The southeast border is with Yazd Province.
- To the south, it meets Isfahan Province.
- In the southwest, it borders Qom Province.
- To the west, it is next to Tehran Province.
- Finally, to the northwest, it shares a border with Mazandaran Province.
This location means Semnan Province is a bridge between different parts of Iran.
Facts and Figures About Semnan
Semnan Province is quite large and has a good number of people living there. Understanding these numbers helps us learn more about the province.
Size and Population of Semnan
The total area of Semnan Province is about 97,491 square kilometers. This makes it one of the larger provinces in Iran. As of 2005, around 589,512 people lived in Semnan Province. The capital city, Semnan, is where the provincial government is located.
Languages Spoken in Semnan
In Semnan Province, people speak different languages. The main languages you will hear are Semnani languages and Persian. Persian is the official language of Iran.
Images for kids
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This map shows the different languages spoken in Semnan province.
See also
- In Spanish: Provincia de Semnán para niños
