Darreh Shahr

Darreh Shahr (Persian: دره‌شهر) is a city in the Central District of Darreh Shahr County, Ilam province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Darreh Shahr is in the southeastern part of the province, in the northern foothills of the Kabir Kuh ranges. According to the 2016 census there are 21,900 residents, making it the second-largest city in the province.

Darreh Shahr
Persian: دره‌شهر
City
City view to the North
Etymology: دره ("valley") and شهر ("city"). Historically known as Madaktu, Seymareh and Mehreghan
Darreh Shahr
Location within Iran
Darreh Shahr
Location within Ilam Province
Coordinates: 33°08′35″N 47°22′46″E
CountryIran
ProvinceIlam
CountyDarreh Shahr
DistrictCentral
Incorporated1964
Neighborhoods
List
  • City Center
Government
  GovernorAliakbar Shafizadeh
  MayorAbbas Derikvand
  City CouncilAbdol Karam-khodaei
Area
  City3.05 km2 (1.18 sq mi)
Elevation
660 m (2,170 ft)
Highest elevation
695 m (2,280 ft)
Lowest elevation
635 m (2,083 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Urban
21,900
Linguistics
  Language(s)Kurdish, Luri
Time zoneUTC+03:30 (IRST)
Postal code
69611 to 69691
Area code+98 84 3522
ISO 3166 codeIR-05
Vehicle registration٩٨ ط
Websitedarehshahr.portal-il.ir

The city is populated by Kurds and Lurs.

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