Aliabad, Qatruyeh

Aliabad (Persian: علي اباد) is a village in [[Qatruyeh Rural District]], within the [[Qatruyeh District]] of [[Neyriz County]], [[Fars Province]], [[Iran]]. As is common with many Iranian place names, "Aliabad" signifies a settlement associated with a person named Ali.

Geography and Location

Aliabad is located in the eastern part of Fars Province, one of Iran's historically and geographically significant regions. It is specifically situated within the Qatruyeh Rural District, which forms part of the larger Qatruyeh District within Neyriz County. The region typically features diverse landscapes, ranging from mountainous terrain to agricultural lands, characteristic of Fars Province.

Demographics

According to the [[2006 Iranian census]], Aliabad had a population of 40 people, distributed among 9 families. This demographic profile indicates a small, rural settlement. Population figures for villages in Iran can vary over time due to migration, economic factors, and natural population changes.

Administration

The village is administratively part of the Qatruyeh Rural District. Rural districts (dehestan) are the lowest level of administrative division in Iran, comprising a collection of villages and hamlets. The Qatruyeh District, itself a sub-division of Neyriz County, oversees the administration of these rural districts and their constituent villages. Neyriz County is one of the larger administrative divisions within Fars Province.

Etymology

The name "Aliabad" is a common toponym across Iran and other Persian-speaking areas. The suffix "abad" (آباد) is a Persian word meaning "cultivated place," "settlement," or "city," and it is often combined with a personal name or a significant geographical feature. In this context, "Aliabad" typically translates to "settlement of Ali," referring to a founder or significant individual named Ali. "Qatruyeh" refers to the broader administrative district in which the village is located.