Radkan, Razavi Khorasan
Radkan
Persian: رادكان | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Radkan | |
| Coordinates: 36°47′58″N 59°00′44″E / 36.79944°N 59.01222°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Razavi Khorasan |
| County | Chenaran |
| District | Radkan |
| Rural District | Radkan |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 2,609 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Radkan (Persian: رادكان)[a] is a village in, and the former capital of, Radkan Rural District in Radkan District of Chenaran County, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran, serving as capital of the district.[4] It was the capital of the 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 village is surrounded by mountains and is a destination for nature-lovers, hikers and photographers. Additionally, the village is known for its natural hot springs and mineral water.
History
Early history
The village 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 village was the site of several battles between the local population and invading forces. In more recent times, Radkan 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
Radkan 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, the village's population was 2,268 in 624 households, when it was in the Central District.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 3,734 people in 1,004 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the village as 2,609 people in 784 households.[2]
In 2020, the rural district was separated from the district in the formation of Radkan District.[4]
Geography
Radkan 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
References
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors. "مغان, دهستان رادکان, بخش مرکزی شهرستان چناران [Moghan, Radkan Rural District, Central District of Chenaran County], Chenaran County, Razavi Khorasan, Iran" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian).
- ^ a b سرشماري عمومي نفوس و مسكن 1395 : استان خراسان رضوی [General Population and Housing Census 2016: Razavi Khorasan Province]. مرکز آمار ایران [Statistical Centre of Iran] (in Persian). Archived from the original (Excel) on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ^ 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".
- ^ a b c Jahangiri, Eshaq (1 November 2020) [مصوب (Approved) 11/8/1399 (Iranian Jalali calendar)]. تغييرات تقسيمات كشوري در مورد شهرستان چناران استان خراسان رضوي [Changes in national divisions in the case of Chenaran County, Razavi Khorasan province]. سامانه ملی قوانین و مقررات [National System of Laws and Regulations] (in Persian). وزارت کشور [Ministry of the Interior]. هیات وزیران [Council of Ministers]. پيشنهاد شماره [Proposal Number] 68717. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ^ Mousavi, Mir-Hossein (16 March 1986) [تاریخ تصویب (Approval date) 1364/12/25 (Iranian Jalali calendar)]. ایجاد و تشکیل تعداد 30 دهستان شامل روستاها مزارع و مکانها در شهرستان مشهد تابعه استان خراسان [Creation and formation of 30 rural districts including villages, farms and places in Mashhad County under Khorasan province]. مرکز پژوهشهای مجلس شورای اسلامی ایران [Research Center of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran] (in Persian). وزارت کشور [Ministry of the Interior]. هیات وزیران [Council of Ministers]. پیشنهاد شماره [Proposal No.] 17020. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ سرشماري عمومي نفوس و مسكن 1385 : استان خراسان رضوی [General Population and Housing Census 2006: Razavi Khorasan Province]. مرکز آمار ایران [Statistical Centre of Iran] (in Persian). Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ سرشماري عمومي نفوس و مسكن 1390 : استان خراسان رضوی [General Population and Housing Census 2011: Razavi Khorasan Province]. Iran Data Portal—Syracuse University (in Persian). مرکز آمار ایران [Statistical Centre of Iran]. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.