Najafabad (Persian: نجفآباد; Persian pronunciation: [nædʒæfɒːˈbɒːd])[a] is a city in the Central District of Najafabad County, Isfahan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[5]
Najafabad
Persian: نجفآباد | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Sheikhbahaei Fort | |
  Najafabad | |
| Coordinates: 32°38′41″N 51°21′37″E / 32.64472°N 51.36028°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Isfahan |
| County | Najafabad |
| District | Central |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dr. Mohammad Maghzi[2] |
| Area | |
• Total | 87.772 km2 (33.889 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
• Total | 235,281 |
| • Density | 2,700/km2 (6,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Area code | (+98)31(4) |
| Website | www |
Najafabad is west of Isfahan and is increasingly becoming a part of the Isfahan Metropolitan area. The city serves as a trade center for agricultural products in the region, and is noted for its pomegranates and almonds. One of the attractions of Najafabad is the "Arg-e Sheykh Bahaie", which has recently been repaired.
Etymology
editThe area of modern day Najafabad was originally called Dahan (Persian: دهان). However, during the time of the Safavid Shah Abbas the Great, the Shah wanted to send a gift containing jewellery and coins to the Sanctuary of Imam Ali in the city of Najaf, Iraq, and (according to the legend) as the caravan of camels carrying the gift was traveling towards Najaf, it stopped at Dahan near the city of Isfahan and refused to move. Following this, Shaykh Baha al-Din relayed to Shah Abbas, that Imam Ali himself had manifested to him in a dream and ordered to use the gift to build in the area where the caravan had stopped. The Shah concurred, and thus the city developed and came to be known as "Najaf Abad" or literally "City of Najaf" in Persian.
Demographics
editPopulation
editAt the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 206,114 in 54,529 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 221,814 people in 64,612 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 235,281 people in 72,799 households.[3]
Agriculture
editthe city of Najafabad is known for its vast gardens, delicious food and friendly folk. It is home to many Iranian ethnicities but has a dominant Persian population; plus Lurs, Azeris, Iranian Georgians and Afghans.
Najafabad is not only a trade centre for towns near but also a cultural centre for people of Isfahan province. One of the few Iranian legal indie music festivals is held annually in Kharoun theatre in Najafabad.[8]
Climate
editNajafabad has a cold desert climate (Köppen BWk).
Najaf Abad is located in a plain with a moderate and relatively dry climate. The average annual rainfall is 120 mm, which occurs mostly in cold seasons. The absolute maximum temperature of the atmosphere is 38 degrees and the absolute minimum temperature is 9.5 degrees and the average annual temperature is 15.8 degrees. The height of this city is 1600 meters above sea level.
Reduction of rainfall, excessive use of wells and improper use of water resources play an important role in the recent drought in Isfahan province. Najaf Abad plain is one of the basins located in this province.[9]
| Climate data for Najafabad | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 8.3 (46.9) |
12.1 (53.8) |
17.5 (63.5) |
22.9 (73.2) |
28.8 (83.8) |
34.4 (93.9) |
36.5 (97.7) |
35.0 (95.0) |
31.2 (88.2) |
24.6 (76.3) |
15.2 (59.4) |
10.1 (50.2) |
23.1 (73.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 1.0 (33.8) |
4.3 (39.7) |
9.6 (49.3) |
15.5 (59.9) |
21.5 (70.7) |
27.3 (81.1) |
29.9 (85.8) |
28.4 (83.1) |
24.0 (75.2) |
17.4 (63.3) |
8.5 (47.3) |
3.2 (37.8) |
15.9 (60.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −5.5 (22.1) |
−3.2 (26.2) |
0.9 (33.6) |
6.5 (43.7) |
11.9 (53.4) |
17.9 (64.2) |
21.4 (70.5) |
20.0 (68.0) |
15.0 (59.0) |
8.9 (48.0) |
1.4 (34.5) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
7.7 (45.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 23 (0.9) |
21 (0.8) |
25 (1.0) |
19 (0.7) |
14 (0.6) |
2 (0.1) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
8 (0.3) |
21 (0.8) |
20 (0.8) |
153 (6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 51 | 43 | 35 | 31 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 27 | 46 | 55 | 31 |
| Source: https://en.climate-data.org/asia/iran/isfahan/najaf-abad-6124/ | |||||||||||||
Military presence
editNajafbad is home to 8th Najaf Ashraf Division, which was highly involved in Iran–Iraq War. Also Saheb-a-zaman corps of IRGC is highly present as they have a stronghold in the eastern entrance of the town. Other notable military Basis are Quds stronghold, Ashura brigade and 3rd Imam Hossein and 2nd Imam Hassan paramilitary bases which makes Najafabad one of the most militarised cities in Iran; for each five Najafabadis there is one IRGC or police force present in the city or strongholds.[10]
Gang activities
editNajafabad was home to several gang activities, weapon sales and drug distribution systems controlled by notorious and unknown criminal system still being investigated by the authorities; their secrecy and network is still one of the most mysterious criminal organisations in Iran. In 2019 by the help of Irgc, Basij Mobilisation and security forces and Police some of the criminals were hunted down and executed but still not much informations is in hand about them.[11]
Education
editNajafabad is home to the Islamic Azad University Najafabad Branch, Payame Noor university of Najafabad, University of applied science and technology (Elmi-Karbordi) of Najafabad.
Najafabad is also home to famous Shahid Montazeri school. Also Imam Sadegh high school and Shahid Ezhei - Tizhooshan.[12]
International relations
editSister cities
editAs of 2024, the city of Najafabad has 1 sister city:
Notable people
editNajafabad is the birthplace of:
Gallery
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See also
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Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (20 June 2023). "Najafabad, Najafabad County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ a b "پورتال شهرداري نجف آباد | Najafabad Municipal". www.najafabad.ir. Archived from the original on 24 April 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ Najafabad can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "6013169" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ Habibi, Hassan (21 June 1369). "Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Isfahan province, centered in the city of Isfahan". Lamtakam (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Archived from the original on 4 February 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 10. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ "پورتال شهرداری نجف آباد - آشنایی با شهر". www.najafabad.ir. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ Alesheikh, Aliasghar; Masodian, Abolfazl; Ebrahimian, Roza (21 March 2018). "Regionalization of Susceptibility to Drought in Najaf Abad Basin". Physical Geography Research Quarterly. 50 (1): 19–33. doi:10.22059/jphgr.2018.228437.1007015. ISSN 2008-630X.
- ^ "برچسب ها - سپاه ناحيه نجف آباد". basijnews.ir. Archived from the original on 17 August 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "بیش از ۴۰ مجرم حرفه ای در نجف آباد دستگیر شدند". خبرگزاری موج (in Persian). Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ گفت, ناشناس (13 August 2019). "💫 دانشگاه علمی کاربردی نجف آباد | مرکز مشاوره آویژه مرکز تخصصی علمی کاربردی". مرکز مشاوره آویژه (in Persian). Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "خواهر خواندگی شهرهای نجف آباد ونجف اشرف". isfahan.irib.ir. Isfahan IRIB. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2020.