Basinan (Persian: بسی نان, also Romanized as Basīnān; also known as Sī Nān) is a village in the Karchambu‑ye Shomali Rural District, within the Karchambu District of Buin Miandasht County, Isfahan Province, Iran. The settlement lies at geographic coordinates 33°12′25″ N 50°07′59″ E and observes Iran Standard Time (UTC +3:30).
Administrative divisions
- Country: Iran
- Province: Isfahan
- County: Buin Miandasht
- District (Bakhsh): Karchambu
- Rural District: Karchambu‑ye Shomali
Demographics
According to national censuses, the population of Basinan has shown a gradual decline:
| Census year | Population | Households |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 119 | 33 |
| 2011 | 83 | 34 |
| 2016 | 71 | 38 |
The decrease reflects broader demographic trends in rural Iran, where migration to urban centers has reduced the populations of many small villages.
Geography
Basinan is situated in the central plateau of Iran, within the semi‑arid climate zone of Isfahan Province. The village is part of a region characterized by low‑lying agricultural lands and modest elevations, with the surrounding terrain used primarily for subsistence farming and pastoral activities.
References
- Iranian National Census data (2006, 2011, 2016).
- OpenStreetMap contributors, “Basinan, Karchambu‑ye Shomali Rural District, Karchambu District, Buin and Miandasht County, Isfahan Province, Iran,” accessed May 2026.
- GEOnet Names Server (Unique Feature Id -3055731).
This entry summarizes verified information from publicly available geographic and census sources.
