Achachi
Achachi
آچاچی
Açaçı | |
|---|---|
City | |
  Achachi | |
| Coordinates: 37°23′45″N 47°47′46″E / 37.39583°N 47.79611°ECoordinates: 37°23′45″N 47°47′46″E / 37.39583°N 47.79611°E | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | East Azerbaijan |
| County | Mianeh |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Rural District | Qaflankuh-e Gharbi |
| Population (2016 Census) | |
| • Total | 3,647[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Achachi (Persian: آچاچی, ({{lang-Azerbaijani Turkish: Açaçı}} also Romanized as Āchāchī)[2] is a city in Qaflankuh-e Gharbi Rural District, in the Central District of Meyaneh County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 3,777, in 1,020 families.[3]
The city is famous for training highly qualified athletes in weightlifting and cycling.
The Achachi people are Azerbaijani and speak Azerbaijani Turkish. Two large rivers of Azerbaijan meet in this city, one is Giziluzen and the other is Miyanachay. In the southern part of the city, the Gaflankuh mountain range and its tunnels, as well as the Maiden's Tower and the Maiden's Bridge, have created a beautiful nature that engages the brain of every spectator. This city is the center of Qaflankuh-e Gharbi village. The Tehran-Tabriz-Europe transit road passes through the center of the city. The presence of numerous supermarkets along the way has turned this city into a market for dried fruits, dairy products and souvenirs in Azerbaijan.
Name
According to Vladimir Minorsky, the name "Achachi" is derived from the Mongolian language and means "carriers of loads (achān)".[4]: 76
References
- ^ "Statistical Center of Iran > Home".
- ^ Achachi can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3051748" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-11-11.
- ^ Minorsky, Vladimir (1957). "Mongol Place-Names in Mukri Kurdistan". Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. 19 (1): 58–81. Retrieved 16 October 2022.
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