Ab Rizak (Persian: آب ریزک) is a village located in Lorestan Province, Iran. It is administratively part of Zirtang Rural District, within the Central District of Kuh Dasht County.
Geography
- Country: Iran
- Province: Lorestan
- County: Kuh Dasht
- District (Bakhsh): Central
- Rural District: Zirtang
Demographics
According to the 2006 national census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ab Rizak had a population of 46 individuals comprising 9 families. Updated population figures are not publicly available beyond this census.
Time zone
- Standard time: Iran Standard Time (IRST) UTC+3:30
- Daylight saving: Iran Daylight Time (IRDT) UTC+4:30
Etymology
The name “Ab” (آب) in Persian means “water,” a common element in Iranian toponyms, often indicating the presence of a spring, stream, or water source. “Rizak” (ریزک) may derive from a local or dialectal term, but specific meaning is not documented in widely available sources.
References
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006). Islamic Republic of Iran.
- GEOnet Names Server (GNS) entry for “Āb Rīzak,” providing geographic coordinates and administrative classification.
No further notable historical, cultural, or economic information about Ab Rizak has been documented in major encyclopedic references.
