Natanz

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 12,060 in 3,411 households. The following census in 2011 counted 12,281 people in 3,829 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 14,122 people in 4,564 households.

Nuclear facility

Natanz nuclear facility is part of Iran’s nuclear program. It is located some 33 km NNW from the town () near a major highway, is generally recognized as Iran's central facility for uranium enrichment.

Geography

Location

Natanz is located 120 km northeast of Isfahan and on the main north-south highway of Iran. Its altitude is 1666 meters above sea level. The distance between Tehran and Natanz is 326 km, and it takes about 4 hours by car. The Karkas mountain chain (Kuh-e Karkas) (meaning mountain of vultures), at an elevation of 3,899 meters, rises above the town.

Climate

The average temperature of the city is 15.5 degrees Celsius and the average annual rainfall is 195 mm.

| Jan dew point C =-5.4 | Feb dew point C =-6.2 | Mar dew point C =-4.4 | Apr dew point C =0.0 | May dew point C =1.8 | Jun dew point C =1.7 | Jul dew point C =4.1 | Aug dew point C =1.6 | Sep dew point C =0.0 | Oct dew point C =-0.7 | Nov dew point C =-2.5 | Dec dew point C =-4.0

Agriculture

Saffron

Natanz saffron is one of the agricultural products of Natanz city, which is compatible with the climate of this region. Natanz saffron is of good quality and most of this product is exported. Because Natanz city has three different types of climate, saffron cultivation in this area has given good results, so that some years it has yielded more than 1600 kg of dry saffron.

Garden produce

Currently, the economy of Natanz is in the field of agriculture, people make a living by producing garden products such as pears, beets, walnuts, pomegranates and saffron. Its pear fruits are well known.

Historical monuments

It is known as the shrine of Abd as-Samad. Elements in the present complex date from 1304 with subsequent additions and restorations, such as the Khaneqah and Muqarnas vault. The tomb honors the Sufi Sheikh Abd al-Samad, and was built by the Sheikh's disciple, the Ilkhanid vizier Zain al-Din Mastari.

Gallery

File:Natanz nuclear.jpg|Anti-aircraft guns guarding Natanz nuclear facility Image:Natanz Stony castle.jpg|Natanz Stone Fortress Image:Natanz mosque.jpg| Natanz mosque next to the old Chenar Image:Ancient, Natanz (14288537020).jpg|Ancient tree of Natanz File:BdO IR 0293 600 Wz (1).jpg |Portal of Abd al-Samad complex

Notes

References

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