Alqchin-e Olya (Persian: القچین علیا)[a] is a village in, and the capital of, Alqchin Rural District[4] of the Central District of Charam County, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, Iran.

Alqchin-e Olya
Persian: القچین علیا
Village
Alqchin-e Olya is located in Iran
Alqchin-e Olya
Alqchin-e Olya
Coordinates: 30°46′30″N 50°42′32″E / 30.77500°N 50.70889°E / 30.77500; 50.70889[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceKohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad
CountyCharam
DistrictCentral
Rural DistrictAlqchin
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total718
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2006 National Census, the village's population was 1,006 in 183 households, when it was in the former Charam District of Kohgiluyeh County.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 847 people in 214 households, by which time the district had been separated from the county in the establishment of Charam County. The rural district was transferred to the new Central District.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the village as 718 people in 218 households.[2]

See also

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  Iran portal

Notes

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  1. ^ Also romanized as Alqchīn-e ‘Olyā; also known as Alqchīn-e Bālā, Alqechīn-e Bālā, and Elqechīn Bālā[3]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (25 January 2024). "Alqchin-e Olya, Charam County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 17. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Alqchin-e Olya can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3062004" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  4. ^ Aref, Mohammad Reza. "Divisional changes and reforms in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Political-Defense Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 17. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 17. Archived from the original (Excel) on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.