Eshkik

Village in Gilan province, Iran

For the administrative division, see Eshkik Rural District.

Village in Gilan, Iran

Eshkik

Persian: اشكيك

Village

Eshkik

Coordinates: 37°21′23″N 49°38′24″E﻿ / ﻿37.35639°N 49.64000°E﻿ / 37.35639; 49.64000[1]
Country| Iran
Province| Gilan
County| Khomam
District| Chukam
Rural District| Eshkik
Population

(2016)[2]

• Total

| 1,451
Time zone| UTC+3:30 (IRST)

Eshkik (Persian: اشكيك)[a] is a village in, and the capital of, Eshkik Rural District[b] of Chukam District, Khomam County, Gilan province, Iran.[4] The previous capital of the rural district was the village of Bala Mahalleh-ye Chukam,[5] now the city of Chukam.[6]

## Demographics

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### Population

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At the time of the 2006 National Census, the village's population was 1,905 in 528 households, when it was in the former Khomam District of Rasht County.[7] The following census in 2011 counted 1,505 people in 491 households.[8] The 2016 census measured the population of the village as 1,451 people in 502 households.[2]

In 2019, the district was separated from the county in the establishment of Khomam County, and the rural district was transferred to the new Chukam District.[4]

## See also

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Iran portal

## Notes

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1. ^ Also romanized as Ashkīk and Eshkīk; also known as Ishkik[3]
2. ^ Formerly Chukam Rural District

## References

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1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (13 October 2024). "Eshkik, Khomam County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 13 October 2024.
2. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Gilan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 4 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
3. ^ Eshkik can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3062242" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
4. ^ a b Jahangiri, Ishaq (c. 2020) [Approved 11 August 2019]. Letter of approval regarding the changes and reforms of divisions in Gilan province. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Proposal 24876. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2023 - via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
5. ^ Mousavi, Mirhossein (22 May 1392) [Approved 4 October 1366]. Creation and formation of 18 rural districts including villages, farms and places in Rasht County under Gilan province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Board of Ministers. Proposal 11761; Notification 115942/T840. Archived from the original on 13 August 2013. Retrieved 12 December 2023 - via Research Center of the System of Laws of the Islamic Council of the Farabi Library of Mobile Users.
6. ^ "According to Fars News Agency from Rasht, Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi Dastjardi announced the promotion of Chukam from village to city to Gilan Governor Asadullah Abbasi in a letter". farsnews.ir (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior. 9 March 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023 - via Fars Media Corporation.
7. ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Gilan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
8. ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Gilan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 - via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.

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Gilan Province

Capital|

* Rasht

Counties and cities|

| Amlash County|

* Amlash
* Rankuh

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Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh County|

* Astaneh-ye Ashrafiyeh
* Kiashahr

Astara County|

* Astara
* Lavandevil

Bandar-e Anzali County|

* Bandar-e Anzali

Fuman County|

* Fuman
* Masuleh , Maklavan

Lahijan County|

* Lahijan
* Roudboneh

Langarud County|

* Langarud
* Chaf and Chamkhaleh
* Kumeleh
* Otaqvar
* Shalman

Masal County|

* Masal
* Bazar Jomeh

Rasht County|

* Rasht
* Khomam
* Khoshk-e Bijar
* Kuchesfahan
* Lasht-e Nesha
* Sangar

Rezvanshahr County|

* Rezvanshahr
* Pareh Sar

Rudbar County|

* Rudbar
* Barehsar
* Jirandeh
* Lowshan
* Manjil
* Rostamabad
* Tutkabon

Roudsar County|

* Roudsar
* Chaboksar
* Kelachay
* Rahimabad
* Vajargah

Shaft County|

* Shaft
* Ahmadsargurab

Siahkal County|

* Siahkal
* Deilaman

Sowme'eh Sara County|

* Sowme'eh Sara
* Gurab Zarmikh
* Marjaghal

Talesh County|

* Hashtpar
* Asalem
* Chubar
* Haviq
* Lisar

Sights|

* Alshaytan Mountain
* Anzali Lagoon
* Astarachay
* Anzali Maritime Museum
* Laton Waterfall
* Astara Cactus museum
* Emarat-i Kulah Farangi Rasht
* Estil Lagoon
* Ghaziayan bridge
* Heyran road
* Heyran Gondola lift
* Rasht Municipality (city hall)
* Roudkhan Castle
* Sajiran waterfall
* Lunak waterfall
* Marlik royal cemetery
* Masouleh
* Moin Mausoleum
* Muhtasham garden
* Kull ancient castle
* Rasht museum
* Sheitankoh
* Tea Museum of Lahijan
* Zahed Gilani's Shrine
* Tea museum

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