Dehaqan ( fa, دهاقان, also

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d as Dehāqān) is a city and capital of

Dehaqan County Dehaqan County ( fa, شهرستان دهاقان) is in Isfahan province, Iran Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and also called Persia, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq and Turkey to ...

, in western Isfahan Province,

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. At the 2006 census, its population was 16,899, in 4,664 families.

Situation

The town consists of the old town, Nehzat Abad neighbourhood and Ata Abad (now part of the town). The old town itself consists of many neighborhoods, such as Melle Now (Mahalle Now), Posht Gombezi, Ghale, etc. ... Dehaqan is located at 30 km from

Shahreza Shahreza ( fa, شهرضا, also Romanized as Shahrezā and Shahriza; formerly Komsheh, then Qomsheh (Persian: ), also Romanized as Kowmsheh, and Qowmsheh) is a city and capital of Shahreza County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its ...

city. The word "Dehaqan" originated from "Dehaq" which means "Watery Place or "Dehqan" which means farmers" The climatic condition of this city is divided into: # North and east zone, which experience semi-dry climate, suitable for agronomy and animal husbandry activities. # South and west zone, which has mountain climate and green hills, suitable for green house activities. Local fruits include pears and walnuts. There are so many springs(streams) around it, including at Cheshme Benoy. Its water is mineral and very tasty. In winter there is a place for skiing which is a common destination for people in Isfahan province. In the first month of spring a flower grows there which is called Lalehye wajgoon (upside down tulip). There are two universities in Dehaghan including: Payame Noor University Dehaghan Branch and Islamic Azad University Dehaghan Branch.

References

Populated places in Dehaqan County Cities in Isfahan Province {{Dehaqan-geo-stub