Definition
Hamzehlu-ye Sofla (Persian: حمزه لوسفلي, also Romanized as Ḩamzehlū-ye Soflá) is a village located in the Kamazan-e Vosta Rural District, Zand District, Malayer County, within Hamadan Province, Iran.
Overview
- Geographical location: The village lies at coordinates 34°03′28″N 49°04′40″E (approximately 34.05778° N, 49.07778° E).
- Administrative hierarchy: It is part of the Kamazan-e Vosta Rural District, which falls under the Zand District of Malayer County in the province of Hamadan.
- Population: According to the 2006 census conducted by the Statistical Center of Iran, Hamzehlu-ye Sofla had a total population of 182 individuals, comprising 46 families.
- Alternate names: The settlement is also known as Ḩamzehlū and Ḩamzehlū-ye Pā’īn.
Etymology/Origin
The name “Hamzehlu” likely derives from a tribal or familial designation common in Iranian toponymy, indicating a group associated with the personal name “Hamzeh.” The suffix “-ye” is a Persian connective meaning “of.” “Sofla” (سفلی) translates to “lower,” distinguishing the village from any nearby settlement with a similar name that might be designated “Olya” (upper). Precise historical documentation of the name’s origin is not available; the above interpretation follows standard linguistic patterns in Persian place‑names.
Characteristics
- Settlement type: Classified as a village, Hamzehlu-ye Sofla features a small, rural community structure typical of many settlements in the Hamadan region.
- Demographics: With a modest population of under two hundred residents as of 2006, the village exhibits a low population density and a family‑oriented composition.
- Economy and lifestyle: While specific economic data are not provided, villages in this part of Iran commonly engage in agriculture, animal husbandry, and local trades.
- Time zone: The village observes Iran Standard Time (UTC+3:30) and Iran Daylight Time (UTC+4:30) during daylight‑saving periods.
Related Topics
- Malayer County: The administrative county encompassing Hamzehlu-ye Sofla.
- Hamadan Province: The broader provincial region in western Iran.
- Rural districts of Iran: Administrative divisions such as Kamazan-e Vosta Rural District.
- Geographic naming conventions in Iran: Including the use of “Sofla” (lower) and “Olya” (upper) to differentiate settlements.
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran (2006): Source of the population figures.
All information presented is derived from publicly available data, primarily the English Wikipedia entry for Hamzehlu-ye Sofla.