Langarud
Langarud
لنگرود | |
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.jpg) Clay Bridge "(Pol Kheshti)" of Langarud | |
  Langarud | |
| Coordinates: 37°11′49″N 50°09′13″E / 37.19694°N 50.15361°ECoordinates: 37°11′49″N 50°09′13″E / 37.19694°N 50.15361°E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Gilan |
| County | Langarud |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Population (2016 Census) | |
| • Total | 79,445[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Langarud (Persian: لنگرود, also Romanized as Langarūd, Langerūd, Langaroud and Langarood; also known as Shahr-e Langarūd[2]), is a city and capital of Langarud County, Gilan Province, Iran. The 2017 census showed the population as 79,445.[3]
Langarud is located on the south coast of the Caspian Sea. One of the most important tourist attractions of Langarud is Chamkhaleh coast. Tourists enjoy horse jockeying and yachting in addition to the beach.
The old city is divided in two parts by Langeroud river. When Nader Shah was the king, Langerud had been one of the most important dockyards in the north of Iran. The most famous archaeological place in Langerud is the Clay Bridge (Pole Kheshti), a historical bridge across the Langerud river.[4]
Climate
Langarud has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen: Cfa, Trewartha: Cf), with warm, humid summers and cool, damp winters.
See also
References
- ^ "Statistical Center of Iran > Home".
- ^ Langarud can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3072884" 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.
- ^ "Langeroud". Flickr. 27 November 2009. Retrieved 2013-05-25.
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