Khomein
Khomeyn
خمين | |
|---|---|
City | |
Khomeyn | |
| Coordinates: 33°38′32″N 50°04′44″E / 33.64222°N 50.07889°E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Markazi |
| County | Khomeyn |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Elevation | 519 m (1,703 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 64,031 |
| Time zone | UTC+03:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+04:30 (IRDT) |
Khomein (Persian: خمين, also romanized as Khomeyn, Khumayn, and Khūmaīn)[1] is a city in and the capital of Khomeyn County, Markazi Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 64,031, in 17,399 families.[2] The city is the birthplace of the Ruhollah Khomeini, leader of the Iranian Revolution.
References
- ↑ Khomein can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3071137" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ↑ "Population - Iran Data Portal". Islamic Republic of Iran.