Definition
Ab Barik, Razan is a village situated in the Razan County of Hamadan Province, Iran.
Overview
The village forms part of the Shirin Su Rural District, which lies within the Central District of Razan County. According to the 2006 national census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ab Barik had a population of 164 individuals comprising 43 families. The settlement is mapped within Iran’s standard geographical coordinate system and observes Iran Standard Time (IRST, UTC+3:30) and Iran Daylight Time (IRDT, UTC+4:30) during daylight‑saving periods.
Etymology/Origin
The name “Ab Barik” derives from Persian, where ab (آب) means “water” and barik (باریک) means “narrow” or “thin.” Consequently, the toponym can be interpreted as “narrow water,” likely alluding to a local watercourse or stream characteristic of the area. Precise historical documentation for the naming of this specific village is not available.
Characteristics
- Administrative Division: Country – Iran; Province – Hamadan; County – Razan; Bakhsh (District) – Central; Rural District – Shirin Su.
- Population (2006): 164 residents in 43 families, indicating a small, close‑knit rural community.
- Geography: The village is positioned within the mountainous terrain of western Iran, typical of Hamadan Province, though specific topographical details are not extensively documented.
- Economy: While detailed economic data are lacking, villages of comparable size in the region generally engage in agriculture, livestock rearing, and horticulture.
Related Topics
- Razan County
- Hamadan Province
- List of villages in Hamadan Province
- Rural districts of Iran
- Iranian census data (2006)
Note: All demographic figures are based on the 2006 census; more recent statistics, if any, have not been publicly released.