Sarab (Persian: سراب, also Romanized as Sarāb) is a village located in Howmeh Rural District, within the Central District of Gilan-e Gharb County, Kermanshah Province, Iran.
Administrative Division
- Country: Iran
- Province: Kermanshah
- County: Gilan-e Gharb
- Bakhsh (District): Central
- Rural District: Howmeh
Demographics
According to the national census conducted in 2006, Sarab had a total population of 277 individuals, comprising 58 families. No more recent census data are publicly available; therefore, current population figures remain unverified.
Geography
The village is situated in western Iran, within the mountainous region of Kermanshah Province. Specific latitude and longitude coordinates are not provided in the primary census sources.
Time Zone
- Standard Time: Iran Standard Time (IRST) – UTC+3:30
- Daylight Saving: Iran Daylight Time (IRDT) – UTC+4:30 (observed during summer months)
Etymology
The name “Sarab” (سراب) in Persian can denote “mirage” or “spring,” a common toponymic element for settlements near water sources or in arid landscapes. The precise origin of the village’s name within the local context has not been documented in available encyclopedic references.
References
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006). Islamic Republic of Iran. (Data archived).
- Iranian National Committee for Standardization of Geographical Names.
No additional verified information about Sarab, Gilan-e Gharb is presently available in major encyclopedic sources.