Definition
Gomtuiyeh (Persian: گمتوييه, also Romanized as Gomtū’īyeh and known alternatively as Gombatū’īyeh and Gonbatū’īyeh) is a village located in the Bezenjan Rural District, within the Central District of Baft County, Kerman Province, Iran.
Overview
According to the 2006 census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Gomtuiyeh had a population of 29 individuals residing in 10 families. The village forms part of a network of small settlements in the mountainous region of southern Kerman Province. Its coordinates are approximately 29°08′44″ N latitude and 56°45′59″ E longitude, placing it at an elevation typical of the central Iranian plateau.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Gomtuiyeh” is derived from Persian, though the precise linguistic roots are not documented in publicly available sources. The variations in Romanization (Gomtū’īyeh, Gombatū’īyeh, Gonbatū’īyeh) reflect differences in transliteration conventions from Persian script to Latin alphabet.
Characteristics
- Geography: Situated in a rural, arid‑to‑semi‑arid landscape, the village is surrounded by typical plateau terrain and is accessed via local road networks connecting it to the district centre of Baft.
- Demographics: With a very small population, the settlement exhibits a low population density and likely relies on subsistence agriculture or pastoralism, as is common among villages in the region.
- Administrative Status: Gomtuiyeh falls under the jurisdiction of the Bezenjan Rural District, which is one of several rural districts comprising the Central District of Baft County.
- Time Zone: The village observes Iran Standard Time (IRST, UTC+3:30) and Iran Daylight Time (IRDT, UTC+4:30) during daylight‑saving periods.
Related Topics
- Baft County: The administrative county in Kerman Province that includes Gomtuiyeh and other nearby villages.
- Kerman Province: A large province in southeastern Iran known for its desert climate, historic sites, and agricultural production.
- Rural Districts of Iran: The sub‑county level of administration in Iran, grouping villages for local governance.
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran (2006): The national population count that provides demographic data for Gomtuiyeh and other settlements.
All information presented is derived from publicly available census data and the Wikipedia entry for Gomtuiyeh.