Aqda
Aqda
عقدا | |
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City | |
Aqda | |
Coordinates: 32°26′27″N 53°37′47″E / 32.44083°N 53.62972°ECoordinates: 32°26′27″N 53°37′47″E / 32.44083°N 53.62972°E | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Yazd |
County | Ardakan |
Bakhsh | Aqda |
Population (2016 Census) | |
• Total | 1,754 [1] |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Aqda (Persian: عقدا, also Romanized as ‘Aqdā; also known as Aghda)[2] is a city in and the capital of Aqda District, in Ardakan County, Yazd Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 1,583, in 432 families.[3]
The city was founded by one of the military commanders of Yazdegerd I, the Sasanian ruler of Iran from 399 to 420.[4]
References[]
- ^ https://www.amar.org.ir/english
- ^ Aqda can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3053415" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-11-11.
- ^ Choksy 2020, p. 227.
Sources[]
- Choksy, Jamsheed K. (2020). "Yazd: a "Good and Noble City" and an "Abode of Worship"". In Durand-Guédy, David; Mottahedeh, Roy; Paul, Jürgen (eds.). Cities of Medieval Iran. Brill. pp. 217–252. ISBN 978-90-04-43433-2.
Categories:
- Populated places in Ardakan County
- Cities in Yazd Province
- Ardakan County geography stubs