Dehaqan (Persian: دهاقان, also Romanized as Dehāqān) is a city in and the capital of
Dehaqan County, in western
Isfahan Province,
Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 16,899, in 4,664 families.
The town consists of the old town, Nehzat Abad neighbourhood and Ata Abad (now part of the town).
The old town itself consists of many
...see more neighborhoods, such as Melle Now (Mahalle Now), Posht Gombezi, Ghale, etc...
Dehaqan is located at 30 km from Shahreza city. The word "Dehaqan" originated from "Dehaq" which means "Watery Place or "Dehqan" which means farmers"
The climatic condition of this city is divided into:
1.
North and east zone, which experience semi-dry climate, suitable for agronomy and animal husbandry activities.
2. South and west zone, which has mountain climate and green hills,suitable for green house activities.
Its famous fruits are pear and walnut.
There are so many springs(streams) around it. The most famous one is Cheshme Benoy. Its water is mineral and very tasty. In winter there is a place for skiing which is a very popular place for people in Isfahan province.
In the first month of spring a very beautiful flower grows there which is called Lalehye wajgoon(upside down tulip). There is a university in dehaghan (Azad university)which is very famous.
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