Sanandaj
Sanandaj
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Sanandaj from Abidar, Sanandaj Museum, Khosro Abad Mansion, Qeshlaq Bridge | |
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Interactive map of Sanandaj | |
| Coordinates: 35°18′41″N 46°59′46″E / 35.31139°N 46.99611°E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Kurdistan |
| County | Sanandaj |
| District | Central |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Seyed Anwar Rashidi |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,033 km2 (1,171 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,538 m (5,046 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 412,767 |
| • Density | 136.1/km2 (352.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Area code | 087 |
| Climate | Csa |
| Website | e-sanandaj |
Sanandaj (Persian: سنندج; pronounced [sænænˈdædʒ] ⓘ Kurdish: سنە, romanized: Senneh) is a city in the Central District of Sanandaj County, in the Kurdistan province of Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. With a population of 850,000, it is the second largest Kurdish city and 20th largest city overall in Iran. The city is considered a historic centre of Kurdish cultural and intellectual life, particularly noted for its tradition of Kurdish music, poetry, and carpet weaving.