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Semirom () is a city in the Central District of Semirom County,
Isfahan Isfahan or Esfahan ( ) is a city in the Central District (Isfahan County), Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan province, Iran. It is the capital of the province, the county, and the district. It is located south of Tehran. The city ...
province,
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, serving as the capital of both the county and the district.


Demographics


Population

At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 26,260 in 6,593 households. The following census in 2011 counted 25,122 people in 7,036 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 26,942 people in 8,304 households.


Geography


Location

The city of Semirom is located 165 km south of Isfahan and in the eastern foothills of the Zagros mountains. Semirom is located on the steep slopes of Mount Behrez and Mount Siah, in fact, the city of Semirom is surrounded by many mountains.


Climate


Agriculture

Semirom produces apples. The high altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level gives apples produced in the Semirom region their characteristically sweet taste, aroma and color. Semirom apple had been the target of international research funds to protect and excel its gardens.


Semirom Riot

Unrest started on August 16, 2003, after a decision by the Isfahan Governor General's Office to incorporate the Vardasht district of Semirom into the municipality of Dehaqan provoked the ire of the people of Vardasht. The people staged a demonstration to protest the decision, and the protests turned violent. Eight people were reportedly killed in the violence, including two police officers, and some 150 were injured. Later Hosseini, the governor of Isfahan at the time, in an interview with Shargh newspaper denied any involvement in ordering police to confront the people, and said the number of killed was four.


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References

{{Semirom County, state=collapsed Cities in Isfahan province Populated places in Semirom County