Gomish Tappeh is a village located in the Central District of Miandoab County, within West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. Administratively, it forms part of the Gomish Tappeh Rural District, which derives its name from the village itself. The settlement is situated in the northwestern part of the country, an area characterized by a mix of agricultural lands and low‑lying hills.
Geography
- Country: Iran
- Province: West Azerbaijan
- County: Miandoab
- District (Bakhsh): Central
- Rural District: Gomish Tappeh
Demographics
Population data for Gomish Tappeh have been recorded in national censuses conducted by the Statistical Center of Iran. The most recent publicly available figures stem from the 2006 census; however, the specific population count for the village is not provided in the accessible sources. Consequently, detailed demographic characteristics (such as total inhabitants, household numbers, and population density) remain unspecified in the current encyclopedic record.
Etymology
The name “Gomish Tappeh” combines two Persian words: gomish (گُمیش), meaning “sand”, and tappeh (تپه), meaning “hill” or “mound”. The toponym therefore translates roughly to “sand hill”, a description likely reflective of the local terrain.
Contextual Usage
Gomish Tappeh is referenced primarily in governmental and geographical documents related to administrative divisions of Iran. Its mention appears in records concerning rural district organization, land use planning, and regional statistical reporting. The village does not feature prominently in broader historical or cultural literature, and no notable historical events or landmarks are associated with it in widely recognized sources.
References
- Statistical Center of Iran, Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran (2006).
- Iranian National Committee for Standardization of Geographical Names.
Note: Information on Gomish Tappeh is limited to its administrative classification and etymology. Additional data, such as exact population figures and detailed historical context, are not available in the current reliable encyclopedic sources.