Kolijeh, Golestan

Kolijeh
كليجه
village
Kolijeh is located in Iran
Kolijeh
Kolijeh
Coordinates: 37°55′00″N 55°07′00″E / 37.91667°N 55.11667°E / 37.91667; 55.11667
Country Iran
ProvinceGolestan
CountyGonbad-e Qabus
BakhshDashli Borun
Rural DistrictAtrak
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
419
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)

Kolijeh (Persian: كليجه, also Romanized as Kolījeh; also known as Kolīcheh)[1] is a village in Atrak Rural District, Dashli Borun District, Gonbad-e Qabus County, Golestan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 419, in 86 families.[2]

The population of Kolijeh are Turkmen village. The village is located on the Atrek River. Kolijeh means "black ash places".

Most of the people work in agriculture, with important products including barley, wheat, cattle, sheep, and camels. Turkmen crafts such as carpets and camel cream also bring in money.

Popular sports include football, volleyball, wrestling.

References

  1. ^ Kolijeh can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3767971" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  2. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-09-20.
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