Senagun, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad

Senagun
سنگون
village
Senagun is located in Iran
Senagun
Senagun
Coordinates: 30°40′27″N 50°28′17″E / 30.67417°N 50.47139°E / 30.67417; 50.47139
Country Iran
ProvinceKohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad
CountyKohgiluyeh
BakhshCentral
Rural DistrictDehdasht-e Gharbi
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
357
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)

"Senagun (Persian: سنگون, also Romanized as Senāgūn and Sangūn; also known as Şenūgān) [1] is a village in Dehdasht-e Gharbi Rural District, in the Central District of Kohgiluyeh County, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, Iran. According to the 2006 census, its population was 357, in 81 families.[2]

Etymology

The name Senagun is of Persian origin, and its exact meaning is not widely documented. It has been recorded with different Romanized spellings, reflecting variations in pronunciation and transliteration.[3]

Geography

Senagun is situated in the western part of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, a mountainous region known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty.[4] The village is located within the Dehdasht-e Gharbi Rural District, which is part of the Central District of Kohgiluyeh County.[5]

Demographics

According to the 2006 Iranian census, Senagun had a population of 357 residents, distributed among 81 families.[2] The village is part of a predominantly rural community, with agriculture and livestock farming being the main economic activities.[6]

Economy

The economy of Senagun is largely based on traditional farming and animal husbandry. Residents engage in small-scale agriculture, producing crops suited to the region’s climate, as well as raising livestock for dairy and meat production.[7]

Culture and Traditions

The village is home to a mix of traditional Persian and local tribal cultures. Residents observe regional festivals, and many still wear traditional attire, reflecting the heritage of the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province.[8]

Infrastructure

Senagun has basic infrastructure, including access to local roads that connect it to larger towns such as Dehdasht.[9] There are small local markets and facilities for basic health services, though major medical and educational institutions are located in nearby towns.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Senagun can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3082325" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  2. 1 2 "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-09-20.
  3. ↑ Ehsan Yarshater (2009). Encyclopedia Iranica. Routledge.
  4. ↑ M. K. Esfandiari (2017). "Geographical Study of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province". Iranian Journal of Geography. 12 (3): 45–62.
  5. ↑ "Statistical Center of Iran". Statistical Center of Iran. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  6. ↑ Statistical Center of Iran (2007). Agricultural Census of Iran 2006 (PDF) (Report).
  7. ↑ R. Hillenbrand (2000). Islamic Architecture in Iran. Brill.
  8. ↑ M. Afshari (2008). Rural Life in Iran. Cambridge University Press.
  9. ↑ "Roads and Transportation in Kohgiluyeh". Kohgiluyeh County Official Website. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
  10. ↑ Health and Education Facilities in Rural Iran (Report). Ministry of Health, Iran. 2020.
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