Seh Konar-e Olya (Persian: سه کنار علیا, also Romanized as Seh Konār-e ‘Olyā) is a village in southwestern Iran. It is situated within Kangan Rural District, which is part of the Central District of Jask County in Hormozgan Province.
Administrative divisions
- Country: Iran
- Province: Hormozgan
- County: Jask
- Bakhsh (District): Central
- Rural District: Kangan
Demographics
According to the 2006 census conducted by the Statistical Center of Iran, Seh Konar-e Olya had a population of 215 individuals, comprising 42 families. No more recent official population figures have been published.
Geography
The village lies in the coastal region of the Persian Gulf, an area characterized by a hot desert climate. The terrain surrounding Seh Konar-e Olya is generally flat to gently undulating, with sparse vegetation typical of the Hormozgan lowlands.
Economy and infrastructure
The local economy is primarily based on small‑scale agriculture, livestock rearing, and fishing, reflecting the broader economic activities of the Jask County coastal zone. Basic infrastructure includes a road network linking the village to the county capital, Jask, and access to electricity and potable water services administered by provincial authorities.
Cultural and historical notes
No specific historical events or notable cultural landmarks have been documented in widely available sources for Seh Konar-e Olya. The village's name combines Persian elements: “Seh” meaning “three,” “Konar” referring to the Ziziphus tree (commonly called “konar” in the region), and “Olya” meaning “upper,” possibly indicating its position relative to a nearby settlement called “Seh Konar-e Sofla” (lower).
References
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006). Islamic Republic of Iran.
Note: Information is based on publicly available census data and administrative records; no additional verified sources provide further detail on the village.