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
Village
Radkan
Coordinates: 36°47′58″N 59°00′44″E / 36.79944°N 59.01222°E / 36.79944; 59.01222
CountryIran
ProvinceRazavi Khorasan
CountyChenaran
DistrictRadkan
Rural DistrictRadkan
Population
 (2016)
 • Total
2,609
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Radkan (Persian: رادكان) 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. It was the capital of the rural district until its capital was transferred to the village of Marichgan.

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.


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