Sanandaj

Located at 1,538 meters elevation in northwestern Iran, Sanandaj extends between the Qishlaq River and Mount Abidar in the Zagros Mountains range.

The city, formerly known as Sisar, emerged as a significant urban center during the Ardalan dynasty rule, which lasted for 400 years in the Kurdistan region.

Music plays a central role in Sanandaj, leading to its recognition by UNESCO as a Creative City of Music in 2019 for its traditional Kurdish performances.

The local economy centers on carpet production, metalware manufacturing, woodworking, cotton weaving, and the processing of agricultural products like rice and sugar.

The population of 414,069 residents communicates primarily in Central Kurdish, with additional languages including Hawrami, Persian, Southern Kurdish, and Aramaic.

Location: Central District

Elevation above the sea: 1,538 m

Website: https://sanandaj.ir

GPS coordinates: 35.30972,46.99889

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:22