Sarab-e Abd ol Ali (Persian: سراب عبدالعلی, also Romanized as Sarāb‑e ‘Abdol ‘Alī) is a village located in the Howmeh Rural District, within the Central District of Gilan‑e Gharb County, Kermanshah Province, Iran. According to the national census conducted in 2006, the village had a population of 113 individuals, comprising 24 families.
Geographical and Administrative Context
- Country: Iran
- Province: Kermanshah
- County: Gilan‑e Gharb
- Bakhsh (District): Central
- Rural District: Howmeh
Demographics
The 2006 census data provide the most recent publicly available demographic figures for Sarab-e Abd ol Ali, indicating a small, rural settlement with an average household size of approximately 4.7 persons.
Etymology
The name “Sarab” (سراب) in Persian commonly denotes a “mirage” or “spring,” often used in place names to refer to water sources or low-lying areas. “Abd ol Ali” is a personal name meaning “servant of Ali,” reflecting the common practice in Iran of naming villages after notable individuals or landowners.
References
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006). Statistical Center of Iran.
Note: All information presented is derived from publicly available census records and standard geographical references concerning Iranian administrative divisions.
