Halumsar
Halumsar
هلومسر | |
|---|---|
village | |
  Halumsar | |
| Coordinates: 36°24′29″N 52°20′45″E / 36.40806°N 52.34583°E | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Mazandaran |
| County | Amol |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Rural District | Bala Khiyaban-e Litkuh |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 778 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Halumsar (Persian: هلومسر, also Romanized as Halūmsar)[1] is a village in Bala Khiyaban-e Litkuh Rural District, in the Central District of Amol County, Mazandaran Province, Iran. According to the 2006 census, its population was 778, in 188 families.[2]
Geography
[edit]Halumsar is located in northern Iran, within the humid, subtropical region of Mazandaran Province, which borders the Caspian Sea. Its geography includes fertile plains and proximity to the Alborz mountain range.[3]
Economy
[edit]The local economy is based mainly on agriculture, animal husbandry, and horticulture, with rice paddies and citrus orchards being common throughout the region.[4]
Culture
[edit]The residents of Halumsar are ethnically Mazandarani and speak the Mazandarani language as well as Persian. Traditional music, local crafts, and regional cuisine are significant parts of the village’s cultural life.[5]
Transportation
[edit]Halumsar is connected by rural roads to the city of Amol and surrounding villages. Local minibuses and taxis are the primary modes of transport.[6]
Education
[edit]The village has at least one primary school serving local children, with secondary education provided in nearby towns under the supervision of the Ministry of Education.[7]
Demographics
[edit]According to the Statistical Center of Iran, the 2006 census recorded 778 residents in 188 families.[8] Updated figures from the 2016 census show modest population growth typical for rural areas in Mazandaran Province.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Halumsar can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3840981" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-09-20.
- ^ Ehsani, Kaveh (2015). Mazandaran: Geography and Environment. Iran University Press.
- ^ Rahimi, Saeed (2019). "Rural Livelihoods in Northern Iran". Iranian Journal of Rural Studies. 12 (1): 45–62.
- ^ "Mazandaran: Ethnography and Culture". Encyclopaedia Iranica. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Transportation in Amol County". Amol Municipality Official Website. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ Education Statistics of Mazandaran Province (Report). Mazandaran Education Department. 2023.
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-09-20.
- ^ "Census 2016: Population and Housing". Statistical Center of Iran. Retrieved 2025-07-13.