Baneh
Baneh (Persian: بانه, romanized: Bāneh,[2] Kurdish: بانە, romanized: Bane[3][4]) is a city and capital of Baneh County, Kurdistan Province, in Iran's western border. Baneh is bordered by Saqqez to the east, Marivan to the south, Sardasht to the west, and is approximately 30 km (18 miles) from Kurdistan Region in Iraq. According to the 2016 census, the city has a population of 115,325. After the cities of Sanandaj, Marivan and Saqqez.[5]
Baneh بانه | |
|---|---|
City | |
Panorama view of Baneh | |
Baneh | |
| Coordinates: 35°59′51″N 45°53′07″E / 35.99750°N 45.88528°ECoordinates: 35°59′51″N 45°53′07″E / 35.99750°N 45.88528°E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Kurdistan |
| County | Baneh |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Area | |
| • City | 1,584.5 km2 (611.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) |
| Population (2016 Census) | |
| • Urban | 110,218 [1] |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Area code | 087-342 |
| Website | http://www.banehcity.ir/ |
History
Historically, Baneh had a strategic and political importance due to its close proximity to the Ottoman Empire. The city was part of the three Kurdish principalities; Ardalan, Baban and Mokryan.[6]
The old city had two citadels and was generally ruled by the Eḵtīār-al-Dīn family who held both religious and secular power of the city. The family was held in high steem during the Safavid era and received the title 'sultan'. Moreover, rulers of Baneh had the responsibility of protecting the whole area from Khoy to Kermanshah. In the 16th century, Mīrzā Beg b. Mīr Moḥammad became the first virtually independent ruler of Baneh and its surroundings.[6]
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the city was plagued with epidemics which killed a large portion of the population. In 1944, the city experienced turmoil as part of the Hama Rashid revolt and was also bombed by both parties during the Iran–Iraq War in the 1980s. Most locals fled to Iraq during the war and much of the region was destroyed.[6]
Demographics
The population is mostly Shafiʽi Kurdish who speak Sorani.[6]
People
- Ebrahim Younesi, writer and translator
- Bahman Ghobadi, director and writer
- Ata Nahaei, novelist and translator
- Ebrahim Alipour, photographer
- Keywan Karimi, director
Gallery
View of the city from Dokanan Park
View of Arbaba on a winter's day
Baneh by day
Shahr Park in spring
Rainy day, dusk view from Shahr Park
Haleh International 5-Star hotel
Behesht Shopping Center
Aftab Derakhshan shopping center
Sooren plain and forest
Arbaba forest
Snow covered Kali Khan
References
- ^ "Statistical Center of Iran > Home".
- ^ Baneh can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3055216" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ "ئێوەش پشتیوانی ماڵی ڕێکخراوی مافی مرۆڤیی"هەنگاو" بن" (in Kurdish). Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ "Hengaw- Li devera Bane ya Rojhilatê Kurdistanê kolberekî kurd di encama êrişa pasdarên Îranê de hat kuştin" (in Kurdish). Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. from the original on 2011-11-11.
- ^ a b c d Marduk, A. (1988). "BĀNA". Encyclopedia Iranica.