Qalat (Persian: قلات, also Romanized as Qalāt) is a village located in the Central District of Qazvin County, within Qazvin Province, Iran. The settlement falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Eqbal-e Gharbi Rural District.
Geographic Location
- Country: Iran
- Province: Qazvin
- County: Qazvin
- Bakhsh (District): Central
- Rural District: Eqbal-e Gharbi
Qalat is situated in the northwestern part of Iran, with coordinates approximating 36°16′N latitude and 50°02′E longitude. The village lies on the Iranian plateau, characterized by a semi‑arid climate typical of the Qazvin region.
Demographics
According to the 2006 national census conducted by the Statistical Center of Iran, Qalat had a population of 235 individuals comprising 62 families. Population density figures are not separately reported due to the small size of the settlement.
Etymology
The name "Qalat" (قلات) is derived from Persian, where similar terms can denote a fort or stronghold, though there is no documented historical fortification associated with the present village.
Infrastructure and Economy
Specific information on infrastructure, local economy, education, and health services in Qalat is limited in publicly available sources. As a rural settlement, it is assumed that the local economy primarily involves agriculture and related activities common to villages in Qazvin Province.
References
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006). Islamic Republic of Iran. (Data archived).
- Administrative divisions of Qazvin Province, Iran.
Note: The data presented reflects the most recent verifiable census information available as of 2006. Subsequent demographic changes, if any, have not been documented in accessible official publications.