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Radkan, Razavi Khorasan

For the administrative divisions, see Radkan District and Radkan Rural District. For other places with a similar name, see Radekan.

Radkan
Persian: رادكان
City
Radkan is located in Iran
Radkan
Radkan
Coordinates: 36°47′58″N 59°00′44″E / 36.79944°N 59.01222°E / 36.79944; 59.01222[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceRazavi Khorasan
CountyChenaran
DistrictRadkan
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
2,609
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Radkan (Persian: رادكان)[a] is a city in, and the capital of, Radkan District of Chenaran County, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran.[4] As a village it was the capital of Radkan Rural District[5] until its capital was transferred to the village of Marichgan.[4]

Radkan is known for its well-preserved traditional mud-brick houses and historical monuments, including a castle and caravanserai. The city is surrounded by mountains and is a destination for nature-lovers, hikers and photographers. Additionally, the city is known for its natural hot springs and mineral water.

History

Early history

The city was once an important center of trade and commerce along the ancient Silk Road. It was a key stopover point for merchants and travelers making their way across the region and was known for its thriving marketplaces and caravanserais. During the Sassanian era, the city was the site of several battles between the local population and invading forces. In more recent times, the city has been a center of resistance against colonial powers and has been the site of several important uprisings and revolts.

Demographics

Ethnicity

The local population is primarily made up of ethnic Persians, and the majority of the population is Muslim.

Population

The city has a relatively low population density and is not as urbanized as some of the larger cities in the region.

At the time of the 2006 National Census, Radkan's population was 2,268 in 624 households, when it was a village in Radkan Rural District of the Central District.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 3,734 people in 1,004 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population as 2,609 people in 784 households.[2]

In 2019, the rural district was separated from the district in the formation of Radkan District,[4] and Radkan was elevated to the status of a city.[8]

Geography

The city is surrounded by several mountain ranges. The mountains are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare and endangered species of plants and animals.

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Also romanized as Rādekān and Rādkān; also known as Rādkāh[3]

References

  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (29 October 2024). "Radkan, Chenaran County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 29 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Razavi Khorasan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Radkan can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3080571" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  4. ^ a b c Jahangiri, Ishaq (c. 2023) [Approved 11 August 1399]. Changes in national divisions in the case of Chenaran County, Razavi Khorasan province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 68717. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2023 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
  5. ^ Mousavi, Mirhossein (1 January 2014) [Approved 25 December 1364]. Creation and formation of 30 rural districts including villages, farms and places in Mashhad County under Khorasan province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 17020; Notification 90770. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 27 December 2023 – via Islamic Parliament Research Center.
  6. ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Razavi Khorasan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  7. ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Razavi Khorasan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
  8. ^ "A report about a museum city 75 km from Mashhad: Radkan, a combination of historical works and eye-catching nature". khorasanrazavi.khorasannews.com (in Persian). c. 2022. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2024.


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