Jaru (Persian: جارو, also Romanized as Jārū; also known as Jārn) is a village in southwestern Iran. It serves as the capital of Howmeh Rural District, which is part of the Central District of Haftkel County in Khuzestan Province. The village is situated at geographic coordinates 31°33′01″ N, 49°32′35″ E (approximately 31.55028° N, 49.54306° E).
Administrative status
- Country: Iran
- Province: Khuzestan
- County: Haftkel
- District (Bakhsh): Central
- Rural District: Howmeh
Demographics
According to national censuses conducted by the Statistical Center of Iran:
| Census year | Population | Households |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 83 | 21 |
| 2011 | 97 | 18 |
| 2016 | 83 | 21 |
The population figures indicate that Jaru is a small settlement, with the number of inhabitants remaining around the low‑hundreds over the examined decade.
Geography
Jaru lies in the oil‑rich region of Khuzestan, an area characterized by a semi‑arid climate and proximity to the Persian Gulf. The village is located at an elevation of approximately 378 metres above sea level.
Etymology
The name “Jaru” (جارو) is a Persian term; alternative romanizations include “Jārū” and the variant “Jārn.” No further etymological analysis is provided in available sources.
References
- “Jaru, Khuzestan.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaru,_Khuzestan.
- Statistical Center of Iran, Census data (2006, 2011, 2016).
- GEOnet Names Server, Unique Feature Id -3067813.
This entry reflects information available from reputable encyclopedic and governmental sources as of the latest census data.