Anjirak (1), Irandegan is a village in Irandegan Rural District, Irandegan District, Khash County, within Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran.
Administrative Division
- Country: Iran
- Province: Sistan and Baluchestan
- County: Khash
- Bakhsh (District): Irandegan
- Rural District: Irandegan
Geographic Setting
The village is situated in the southeastern part of Iran, in a mountainous area that forms part of the larger Zagros range. Precise geographic coordinates are not widely published in mainstream encyclopedic sources, but it lies within the standard time zone for Iran (IRST, UTC +3:30; IRDT, UTC +4:30 during daylight saving time).
Demographics
According to the national census conducted by the Statistical Center of Iran in 2006, Anjirak (1), Irandegan had a recorded population of 71 individuals, comprising 15 families. No more recent official population figures have been released in widely accessible encyclopedic references.
Etymology
The name Anjirak is derived from the Persian word ânjir (انجیر), meaning “fig,” with the diminutive suffix ‑ak, suggesting “little fig” or “place of small figs.” This etymology is consistent with naming conventions for rural settlements in the region, though specific historical documentation tying the name to local vegetation is not documented in major reference works.
Infrastructure and Economy
Detailed information on local infrastructure, economic activities, education, or healthcare facilities for Anjirak (1), Irandegan is not available in major encyclopedic compendia. Villages in this district typically engage in subsistence agriculture and pastoralism, but any assessment specific to Anjirak (1) would be speculative without authoritative sources.
References
- Statistical Center of Iran, “Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006).” (Data accessed through public census tables.)
Note: All data presented reflects the most recent verifiable information available from recognized national statistical publications. No additional reliable sources were found to provide further detail on the village’s characteristics.