Sahand, Iran

Sahand (Persian: سهند) is a city in the Central District of Osku County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. As per 2011 census, its population was 24,704, in 7,342 families.[2]

Sahand
سهند
City
Sahand
Coordinates: 37°56′41″N 46°07′18″E
Country Iran
ProvinceEast Azerbaijan
CountyOsku
BakhshCentral
Population
 (2016 Census)
  Total82,494 [1]
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)
Websitehttp://www.sahand-city.ir/

Sahand is a satellite city located in Osku County. It is designed to reside overflow of Tabriz metropolitan area's increasing population. The main campus of Sahand University of Technology is located in south-eastern part of the city.

References

  1. "Statistical Center of Iran > Home". Amar.org.ir. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  2. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-11-11.


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