Langarud
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 2006 census showed the population as 65,369.[3]
Langarud لنگرود | |
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City | |
Clay Bridge "(Pol Kheshti)" of Langarud | |
Langarud | |
Coordinates: 37°11′49″N 50°09′13″E | |
Country | |
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 is located on the south coast of the Caspian Sea. The small village Espili, the main location of the film Gilaneh, or Gilane (directed by Rakhshan Bani Etemad and Mohsen Abdolvahhab), is situated in the south of Langerud. 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]
References
- https://www.amar.org.ir/english
- 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)". Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2011-11-11.
- "Langeroud". Flickr. Retrieved 2013-05-25.