Sirjan (; ) is a city in the Central District of Sirjan County, Kerman province, in southern Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. The city is from the Iranian capital of Tehran, and from the provincial capital of Kerman. It is known for its , Kilim, and a windcatcher locally known as Bādgir-e Chopoqi (calumet louver).
Climate
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 167,014 in 40,605 households.
The following census in 2011 counted 185,623 people in 51,088 households.
The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 199,704 people in 58,756 households.
Universities and higher education centers
Payam Noor University Sirjan
University of Technology, Sirjan
Sirjan University of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution that was established in 1992. This university, which was established by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, offers courses and programs that lead to obtaining official degrees from higher education. Sirjan University of Technology also provides many university and non-university facilities and services including library and administrative services to students.
Islamic Azad University, Sirjan
Chopoqi Windcatcher
The Chopoqi Windcatcher is a
Pahlavi Iran windcatcher located in Sirjan,
Kerman province,
Iran.
Tomb of Mire Zobeyr
The Tomb of Mire Zobeyr is an
Ilkhanate tomb located in Sirjan County.
Tomb of Shah Firooz
The Tomb of Shah Firooz is a ninth century AH tomb located in Sirjan.
Sang Castle
Sang Castle is a historic castle dating back to the
Sasanian Empire located in Sirjan County.
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