Asiab (Persian: آسیاب) is a village in, and the capital of, Asiab Rural District of the Central District of Omidiyeh County, Khuzestan province, Iran. It is located at approximately 30°35′30″N 49°47′09″E.
Demographics
According to the National Census data from the Statistical Center of Iran, the population of Asiab has been recorded as follows:
- 2006 census: 780 people in 170 households
- 2011 census: 748 people in 210 households
- 2016 census: 694 people in 191 households
At the 2016 census, Asiab was the most populous village in its rural district.
Administrative context
Asiab serves as the capital of Asiab Rural District (Persian: دهستان آسیاب), which is an administrative subdivision within the Central District of Omidiyeh County. The rural district comprises a collection of villages in a region historically associated with the oil industry in southwestern Iran.
Etymology and naming
The name "Asiab" (آسیاب) is the Persian word for "mill" or "watermill." The village is also romanized in various sources as Āsīāb, Āsīyāb, and Asyāb.
Geography
Asiab is situated in the Khuzestan province, which is located in the southwestern region of Iran. The village falls within the Central District of Omidiyeh County, an area known for its connection to the broader oil-producing region of Khuzestan.
