City in Markazi, Iran
| Nimvar Persian: نيمور | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Main Square of Nimvar | |
  Nimvar | |
| Coordinates: 33°53′05″N 50°34′16″E / 33.88472°N 50.57111°E / 33.88472; 50.57111 | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Markazi |
| County | Mahallat |
| District | Central |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,507 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Nimvar (Persian: نيمور) is a city in the Central District of Mahallat County, Markazi province, Iran.
In ancient times Nimvar was an important location for Zoroastrianism. It is one of the ancient cities related to the Sassanid and Ashkanian eras in Iran. Among historical customs that are still alive, and with a history of two thousand years, are the dredging ceremony of Qomrud River and the BilGardani ceremony signifying the harnessing of nature by human beings.
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 5,731 in 5,856 households. The following census in 2011 counted 5,856 people in 1,791 households. The 2016 census measured the population of Nimvar as 7,507 people in 2,427 households, by which time the village of Baqerabad had merged with the city.
See also
Notes
- Also romanized as Nīmvar and Nīmwar; also known as Nīmeh Var and Nimehvan
References
- OpenStreetMap contributors (4 January 2025). "Nimvar, Mahallat County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Markazi Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- Nimvar can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3077031" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- Habibi, Hassan (c. 2024) . Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of Markazi province's divisions to the citizenship of Arak city. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Political Commission of Defense of the Government Board. Proposal 3233.1.5.53; Notification 84900/T123K. Archived from the original on 18 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
- تحلیل آیین بیل گردانی نیم ور از منظر هنر مشارکتی تعاملی - Persian
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Markazi 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.
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Markazi Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
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