Chaf and Chamkhaleh

Chaf and Chamkhaleh

Persian: چاف و چمخاله
Chaf and Chamkhaleh Persian: چاف و چمخاله
City
	Harbor and lighthouse in Chaf and Chamkhaleh
	Chaf and Chamkhaleh
	Coordinates: 37°13′46″N 50°15′16″E / 37.22944°N 50.25444°E
Country	Iran
Province	Gilan
County	Langarud
District	Central
Population (2016)
• Total	8,840
Time zone	UTC+3:30 (IRST)

Chaf and Chamkhaleh (Persian: چاف و چمخاله)^[a] is a city in the Central District of Langarud County in Gilan province of northwestern Iran, serving as the administrative center for Chaf Rural District.^[5] The city is located on the Caspian Sea.

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2006 National Census, the population was 2,909 in 866 households, when it was the village of Chaf-e Pain in Chaf Rural District.^[6]

In 2009, Chaf-e Pain village merged with the villages of Chaf-e Bala, Chamkhaleh, Galesh Kolam, Hoseynabad-e Chaf, Kamal ol Din Poshteh, Mian Mahalleh-ye Pap Kiadeh, Pain Pap Kiadeh, Palat Kaleh, Pir Poshteh, Radar Kumeh, Soltan Moradi, Tappeh, and Tazehabad-e Chaf. Chaf-e Pain was elevated to city status as Chaf and Chamkhaleh.^[4]

The following census in 2011 counted 4,494 people in 1,436 households,^[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 8,840 people in 3,137 households.^[2]

Gallery

Road sign: "Experience Chaf and Chamkhale"
Chamkhaleh Bridge
Chamkhaleh River

Media related to Chaf and Chamkhaleh at Wikimedia Commons

Iran portal

Notes

^ Also known as Cham Qal‘eh and Chamkhāleh;^[3] formerly the village of Chaf-e Pain (چاف پائين)^[4]

References

^ OpenStreetMap contributors (13 October 2024). "Chaf and Chamkhaleh, Langarud County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 13 October 2024.
^ ^a ^b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Gilan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
^ Chaf and Chamkhaleh can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3057972" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
^ ^a ^b Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (c. 2023) [Approved 9 August 2009]. Divisional changes and reforms in Gilan province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Proposal 4/1/42/91506; Resolution 158802/T38854H. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
^ Mousavi, Mirhossein (6 July 2015) [Approved 9 August 1987]. Creation and formation of six rural districts including villages, farms and places in Langarud County under Gilan province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Board of Ministers. Proposal 53.1.11676; Notification 116984/T899. Archived from the original on 26 June 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via Islamic Parliament Research Center.
^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Gilan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Gilan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.

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[5] Also known as Cham Qal‘eh and Chamkhāleh;^[3] formerly the village of Chaf-e Pain (چاف پائين)^[4]

[1] OpenStreetMap contributors (13 October 2024). "Chaf and Chamkhaleh, Langarud County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 13 October 2024.

[2016_Gilan_Province-2] Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Gilan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.

[3] Chaf and Chamkhaleh can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3057972" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".

[Chaf_and_Chamkhaleh_City-4] Rahimi, Mohammad Reza (c. 2023) [Approved 9 August 2009]. Divisional changes and reforms in Gilan province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political and Defense Commission. Proposal 4/1/42/91506; Resolution 158802/T38854H. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

[Langarud_County_Rural_Districts-6] Mousavi, Mirhossein (6 July 2015) [Approved 9 August 1987]. Creation and formation of six rural districts including villages, farms and places in Langarud County under Gilan province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Board of Ministers. Proposal 53.1.11676; Notification 116984/T899. Archived from the original on 26 June 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2023 – via Islamic Parliament Research Center.

[2006_Gilan_Province-7] Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Gilan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.

[2011_Gilan_Province-8] Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Gilan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.

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