Aran o Bidgol

Aran o Bidgol (Persian: آران و بیدگل, also Romanized as Ārān va Bīdgol and Ārān-o-Bīd Gol, meaning "Aran and Bidgol") is a city in the Central District of Aran va Bidgol County, Isfahan province, Iran, and serves as both capital of the county and of the district. It is one of the ancient desert cities of the province, close to Kashan (around 5 km).

For the administrative division, see Aran va Bidgol County.

Aran o Bidgol
Persian: آران و بیدگل
City
Holy shrine of Imamzadeh Hilal ibn Ali in Aran o Bidgol
Holy shrine of Imamzadeh Hilal ibn Ali in Aran o Bidgol
Aran o Bidgol is located in Iran
Aran o Bidgol
Aran o Bidgol
Coordinates: 34°03′32″N 51°28′54″E[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceIsfahan
CountyAran va Bidgol
DistrictCentral
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total65,404
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

As suggested by its name, the city is an amalgam of two formerly separate settlements: Aran (Persian: آران, also Romanized as Ārān and Arūn)[3] and Bidgol (Persian: بیدگل).

At the 2006 National Census, its population was 55,651 in 15,556 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 60,290 people in 24,842 households.[5] The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 65,404 people in 20,315 households.[2]

History

The area originally consisted of two distinct and separate villages named “Aran” and “Bidgol”. Each village had its own customs, social communications, and dialect. It was situated near the Silk Road and many caravans passed it on their way from Europe to the Orient.

About 40 years ago, the wall of separation collapsed and these two small towns unified. We can name the Jandaghian family as one of the most famous ones in this city. Jandaghians have a representative in the Ministry of interiors.

Geography and industry

The town is surrounded by desert from the north and east, and thus it has a typical climate of hot and dry in summer, cold and dry in winter, and very little rainfall during the year. These conditions make agriculture difficult.

Carpet weaving is one of the major industrial products of this city and its carpets are exported to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and other neighboring countries. Recently, sources of natural gas and oil have been discovered near the city. Unfortunately, due to the unauthorized and illegal use of underground water tables by companies such as Foulad and Zob, this city has suffered a severe water shortage crisis, and as a result, we are witnessing severe land subsidence.

Tourist attractions
  • Aran va bidgol desert
    Aran va bidgol desert
  • Aran va bidgol salt Lake
    Aran va bidgol salt Lake
  • Aran va bidgol desert scenery is a tourist attraction
    Aran va bidgol desert scenery is a tourist attraction

See also

References
  1. OpenStreetMap contributors (8 June 2023). "Aran o Bidgol, Aran va Bidgol County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  2. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 10. Archived from the original (Excel) on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. Aran o Bidgol can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3053524" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  4. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 10. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  5. "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)" (Excel). Iran Data Portal (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 10. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
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