Zirvan

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Zirvan
زیروان
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Coordinates: 36°41′34.271″N 53°30′50.497″E / 36.69285306°N 53.51402694°E / 36.69285306; 53.51402694[1]
Country Iran
ProvinceMazandaran
CountyBehshahr
CityBehshahr
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Zirvan (Persian: زیروان, romanized: Zirvān) is a neighborhood in the city of Behshahr in Behshahr County of Mazandaran Province, Iran. Formerly, it was a village west of the city.[2]

Geography

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Zirvan is in the western part of Behshahr city. Its outskirts have lush forests. Palang Kheyl spring, which is a natural sight, is a popular destination in summer. This spring is 3 km (1.9 mi) southwest of Behshahr. Due to the low water output from Palang Kheyl spring, the population was smaller downstream of the river (Zirvan area) than in other parts of Behshahr city .[3]

There are several shrines in Zirvan. Such as the Emamzadeh of Fazl, Fazel, and Abbas. The shrine has an old Olive tree which was registerd as a natural heritage sight.[4]

Demographics

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Zirvan village population history
YearPop.±%
1956 483[5]—    
1966 750[6]+55.3%
1976 1,559[2]+107.9%
1986 2,957[7]+89.7%

Population

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At the 1976 census, Zirvan was in Qareh Toghan Rural district of Behshahr County. Its population was 1,559 people in 263 households. Zirvan had power and water infrastructure, it also has Mosque and Elementary school. Post and Phone services were available at that time.[2]

At the 1986 census, Zirvan's population was 2,957 people in 559 households. The village also had Middle school at the time of the census.[7]

Different tribes live in Zirvan. In general, the population of Zirvan is made up of the tribes mentioned below:[8]

1-The Zirvani tribe, who are the original inhabitants and founders of Zirvan.

2-The Pavandi tribe who migrated from Paband to Zirvan.

3-The Turkish tribe of immigrant residents.

4-The Baladehi tribe, who live in Tazehabad neighborhood of Zirvan.

5-The Badabasri tribe who migrated from Badabsar and settled in the neighborhood.

Sports

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Zirvan has a football club named "Shohada-ye Zirvan" (Persian: شهدای زیروان, romanized: Shohadā-ye Zirvān, lit. 'Zirvan Martyrs'), competing in Behshahr's 1st division football league.[9]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "Way: جامع زیروان (645361163)" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "1976 Census Results: Mazandaran" (PDF) (in Persian). Statistical Center of Iran. September 1982 [Results from November 1976]. pp. 64, 73. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  3. ^ Akbarnejad, Fateme (3 September 2011). "Zirvan". blogfa (in Persian). Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Registration of 6 national heritage sights in Mazandaran". yjc.ir (in Persian). Young Journalists Club. 18 September 2022 [Registered 27 February 2022]. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Detailed Report of Behshahr Census Area" (PDF) (in Persian). Statistical Center of Iran. July 1959 [Data gathered on November 1956]. p. 16. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  6. ^ "1966 Census Results: Mazandaran" (PDF) (in Persian). Statistical Center of Iran. September 1969 [Data gathered on November 1966]. p. 17. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  7. ^ a b "1986 Iran census results: Behshahr, Mazandaran" (PDF). amar.org.ir (in Persian). Iran Statistical Center. pp. 25, 26. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  8. ^ Akbarnejad, Fateme (10 September 2011). "Zirvan Today". blogfa (in Persian). Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  9. ^ "Watch, Strange clash in the First Division League and a different report from the Northern reporter on air". Khabaronline (in Persian). khabaronline News Agancy. 25 December 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
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