Sanandaj

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Sanandaj

Total population

412,767

Coordinates35.31°, 47.00°

Demographic figures from Statistical Centre of Iran. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Sanandaj is a city in the Central District of Sanandaj County, in the Kurdistan province of Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. With a population of 850,000, it is the second largest Kurdish city and 20th largest city overall in Iran. The city is considered a historic centre of Kurdish cultural and intellectual life, particularly noted for its tradition of Kurdish music, poetry, and carpet weaving.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.