Rudbar (Persian: رودبار, also Romanized as Rūdbār) is a village situated in the Central District (Bakhsh) of Bastak County, within Hormozgan Province, Iran. Administratively it belongs to the Gahru (or Gashmab) Rural District, depending on the latest subdivision records.
Geography
- Country: Iran
- Province: Hormozgan
- County: Bastak
- District (Bakhsh): Central
- Rural District: Gahru (or Gashmab)
- Coordinates: Approximately 27°13′N 54°09′E (latitude and longitude as reported in geographic databases).
Demographics
According to the 2006 census conducted by the Statistical Center of Iran, Rudbar had a population of 1,524 individuals, comprising 336 families. No newer official census data have been published for the village as of the latest available sources.
Etymology
The name “Rudbar” is derived from Persian components rud (رود) meaning “river” and bār (بار) meaning “bank” or “edge,” collectively signifying “riverbank.” This toponym is common in Iran for settlements located near watercourses.
Time zone
- Standard time: Iran Standard Time (IRST) UTC+3:30
- Daylight saving: Iran Daylight Time (IRDT) UTC+4:30 (observed seasonally)
References
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006). Islamic Republic of Iran.
- Iranian National Committee for Standardization of Geographical Names.
No additional verifiable information beyond the above is presently available in major encyclopedic sources.
