Farrash Kola-ye Sofla (Persian: فراشکلا سفلی, also Romanized as Farrash Kolā‑ye Soflá) is a village in northern Iran. It is situated within Ganjafruz Rural District, which is part of the Central District of Babol County in Mazandaran Province.
Geography
- Country: Iran
- Province: Mazandaran
- County: Babol
- Bakhsh (District): Central
- Rural District: Ganjafruz
The village lies in the coastal plains of the southern Caspian Sea region, an area characterized by a humid subtropical climate, fertile agricultural land, and dense forest cover.
Demographics
According to the 2006 national census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrash Kola-ye Sofla had a population of 686 individuals, comprising 169 families. Population figures for subsequent censuses have not been widely published in English‑language sources.
Economy and Infrastructure
The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with rice, citrus fruits, and tea among the main cultivated crops. Residents also engage in small‑scale animal husbandry and traditional handicrafts. Basic infrastructure includes a primary school, a mosque, and limited road connections to the nearby city of Babol.
Cultural and Historical Notes
The name “Farrash” (فراش) can be interpreted as “arranger” or “decorator” in Persian, while “Kola” (کلا) is a Mazandarani term meaning “village” or “settlement.” The suffix “‑ye Sofla” (سفلی) denotes “lower,” distinguishing it from any nearby settlement with the complementary suffix “‑ye Olya” (upper).
Time Zone
- Standard Time: Iran Standard Time (IRST) UTC+3:30
- Daylight Saving: Iran Daylight Time (IRDT) UTC+4:30
References
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006). Islamic Republic of Iran.
- GEOnet Names Server (GNS) database.
Note: Information is based on publicly available census and geographic data; more recent demographic statistics are not currently accessible in English‑language encyclopedic sources.