Definition
Now Deh, Mashhad is a village located in the Central District of Mashhad County, within Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran.
Overview
Now Deh is administratively part of the Tus Rural District. According to the 2006 national census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the village had a population of 1,274 residents comprising 327 families. The settlement lies in the northeastern part of the country, in the vicinity of the major urban center of Mashhad, the provincial capital and Iran’s second‑largest city.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Now Deh” derives from Persian: now (نو) meaning “new” and deh (ده) meaning “village.” Thus, the literal translation is “new village.” The suffix “Mashhad” indicates the village’s association with the Mashhad County jurisdiction.
Characteristics
- Geography: Situated on the foothills of the Binalud mountain range, the village experiences a semi‑arid climate typical of the Razavi Khorasan region.
- Economy: The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and animal husbandry, with wheat, barley, and various horticultural products cultivated in surrounding fields.
- Infrastructure: Now Deh is connected to Mashhad via provincial road networks, providing access to municipal services such as education, health clinics, and marketplaces.
- Demographics: The population is predominantly ethnic Persian, with Persian (Farsi) as the principal language. Religious affiliation is chiefly Twelver Shia Islam, reflecting the broader demographic pattern of the province.
Related Topics
- Mashhad County
- Razavi Khorasan Province
- Tus Rural District
- Villages of Iran
- Demographics of Iran (census data)
All information presented is based on publicly available census records and geographical sources; no unverified claims are included.