Birjand
Birjand (Persian: بیرجند, romanized: Birjand [biːɾˈdʒæːnd] ⓘ), also Romanized as Bīrjand and Birdjand) is a city in the Central District of Birjand County, South Khorasan province, Iran, and serves as capital of both the county and the district. The city is known for its saffron, barberry, jujube, and handmade carpet exports.
Birjand
Persian: بیرجند | |
|---|---|
City | |
Birjand castle, Dande Barre, Shokatiyeh School, Veteran's Square | |
| Nicknames: City of Pines, City of Culture | |
Birjand | |
| Coordinates: 32°52′28″N 59°12′58″E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | South Khorasan |
| County | Birjand |
| District | Central |
| First mention | 13th century |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mehdi Behtarin |
| Elevation | 1,491 m (4,892 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 203,636 |
| • Density | 3,697/km2 (9,580/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Area code | (+98) 56 |
| Climate | BSk |
| Website | www.birjand.ir/ |
| Prefix code: +98 Iran – (0)56 Birjand | |
At the 2006 census, the population of the city was 157,848 in 41,341 households. The following census in 2011 counted 178,020 people in 48,130 households. The 2016 census showed a population of 203,636 people in 57,745 households.
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