Asadabad, Selseleh is a village in the Central District of Selseleh County, located within Lore Luristan Province, Iran. Administratively, it is part of the Qaleh Sorkh Rural District.
Geographic Location
- Country: Iran
- Province: Lore Luristan
- County: Selseleh
- District (Bakhsh): Central
- Rural District: Qaleh Sorkh
The village is positioned in western Iran, within the mountainous terrain characteristic of Lore Luristan. Geographic coordinates are approximately 33°41′N latitude and 48°08′E longitude.
Demographics
According to the 2006 national census conducted by the Statistical Center of Iran, Asadabad, Selseleh had:
- Population: 341 individuals
- Number of families: 73
Population density is calculated automatically based on the area, which is not specified in the census data.
Infrastructure and Services
As a small rural settlement, Asadabad’s infrastructure typically includes basic residential dwellings, local road connections to nearby villages and the county seat, and limited public services. Specific details about schools, health centers, or utilities are not documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
Etymology
The name “Asadabad” is composed of two Persian elements:
- “Asad” (اسد) meaning “lion” or a personal name.
- “-abad” (آباد) a suffix meaning “inhabited place” or “town”.
Thus, “Asadabad” can be interpreted as “the town of Asad” or “lion’s town”, a naming convention common in Persian‑speaking regions.
Administrative Context
Selseleh County, established in the early 2000s, is one of several counties within Lore Luristan Province. The province is known for its diverse ethnic composition, predominantly Lur people, and a landscape featuring the Zagros mountain range.
References
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006). Statistical Center of Iran. (Data archived; original Excel files accessed through national archives.)
- Geonames Database. Entry for Asadabad, Selseleh, Iran.
Note: All information presented is derived from officially published census data and recognized geographic databases. No unverified or speculative content has been included.
