Izeh
Izeh (Persian: ايذه), also Romanized as Eazeh, Īz̄eh, and Izaj; also known as Idhaj, Malmir, Malāmir, and Malemir, is a city in the Central District of Izeh County, Khuzestan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.
Izeh
Persian: ايذه | |
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City | |
Izeh | |
| Coordinates: 31°49′45″N 49°52′07″E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Khuzestan |
| County | Izeh |
| District | Central |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 119,399 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Website | www |
At the 2006 National Census, its population was 103,695 in 20,127 households. The following census in 2011 counted 1170,093 people in 27,084 households. The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 119,399 people in 30,066 households.
Izeh also has mines of rocks and minerals. It is famous for its dam and ancient monuments that are located in Kul-e Farah, Eshkaft-e Salman, Khongazhdar, Tagh e Tavileh, Shir-e Sangi (Stone Lion cemetery), Shahsavar relief, Khong e Kamalvand, Khong e Ajdar, Khong e Yaralivand, ghalesard village (Qalesard), and Sheyvand relief. The population of Izeh mainly consists of Bakhtiaris.