Zarqan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zarqan
Persian: زرقان
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City
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Azadi Park in Zarqan
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 Zarqan
Location in Iran
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| Country | Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| County | Zarqan |
| District | Central |
| Population
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| • Total | 32,261 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Zarqan (Persian: زرقان) is a city in Iran. It is located in Fars Province. Zarqan is the main city of Zarqan County. It is also the capital of its district. The city even has its own airport, called Zarqan Airport.
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What's in a Name?
The name Zarqan comes from an old word. This word is "Zarghoon." In an ancient language called Pahlavi, "Zarghoon" meant "a place that is lush." This suggests that Zarqan was likely a very green place long ago.
Zarqan's Story
Long ago, around the year 1791, Zarqan was known for its strong mules. People would rent these mules. They used them to carry goods and for travel. This made Zarqan an important place for business. It was also key for moving things around. Historically, Zarqan was a place where important events happened.
How Many People Live Here?
Counting the People
Every few years, countries count how many people live in different places. This count is called a census. In 2006, about 19,861 people lived in Zarqan. They lived in 5,127 homes.
The next census was in 2011. It counted 28,958 people. They lived in 8,112 homes. The most recent count was in 2016. It showed that Zarqan had about 32,261 residents. These people lived in 9,591 homes.
Becoming a County
In July 2018, the area around Zarqan became its own county. This new area is called Zarqan County. Zarqan city became the capital of this new county.
