Boroujen ( fa, بروجن, also
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d as Borojen, ''Borūjen'', ''Boroojen'', ''Broojen''; also known as ''Urjen'', or ''Oorjen'') is a city and capital of
Borujen County,
Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province,
Iran
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. At the 2006 census, its population was 49,077, in 12,828 families.
The city is populated by
Persians
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with a minority of
Lurs and
Turkic peoples
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.
Weather and Climate
Boroujen is well known by its extremely cold weather, usually mentioned as one of the coldest Iran cities in national weather forecasts. It is located on an altitude of about 2197 m from sea levels. Its climate is usually combined of moderate summer climates as well as very cold winters. Snow days are normally 122 days per year, and the temperature could reach -27 °C. The maximum observed temperature has been 36 °C. Average annular precipitation is 243 mm (24% in the spring, 1% in the summer, 33% in the fall, and 44% in the winter).
Boroujen has one of the highest elevation among all Iran cities, making it rich and fruitful in terms of vegetable and animal environment.
The city is located in a valley with the same name which has a total area of 580 m² in the eastern part of
Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari province.
Gallery
Moallem (teacher) square, Borujen, Iran.jpg, Moallem (Teacher) Square, Buali Boulevard
Elahieh Boroujen.jpg, Elahieh District
Mosalla bridge.jpg, Mosalla Bridge (A Historical Bridge)
Inverted tulips Borujen.jpg, Inverted Tulips, Siasard Area
Mosalla bridge 2 borujen.jpg, Mosalla Bridge
Isfahan Borujen Road.jpg, Boroujen-Isfahan Road
Borujen 3.jpg, A Park in the City
Colleges and universities
Borujen hosts several higher education institutes:
Payam-e-Noor University of Boroujen
Islamic Azad University of Boroujen
Nursing Faculty of Boroujen
Boroujen Technical School
References
External links
Municipal BorujenGovernor BorujenBorujen News Agency
{{Borujen County
Populated places in Borujen County
Cities in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province
Luri settlements in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province