Tavilan-e Olya (Persian: تاويلان عليا, also Romanized as Tāvīlān-e Olyā; also known as Tāvīlān-e Bālā) is a village in the Silakhor Rural District, in the Central District of Selseleh County, Lorestan Province, Iran.
Geography
Tavilan-e Olya is situated in the western part of Iran, within the geographical boundaries of Lorestan Province. The village is part of Selseleh County, a region known for its mountainous terrain and agricultural lands. Its exact coordinates are approximately 33°55′38″N 48°13′24″E.Demographics
According to the 2006 national census, Tavilan-e Olya had a population of 104 people living in 20 families. The subsequent 2016 census reported a slight increase, with the population reaching 105 individuals across 27 families. The village's population primarily consists of ethnic Lurs, who speak the Lurish language.Etymology
The name "Tavilan-e Olya" is derived from Persian. "Tavilan" likely refers to the local geographical or historical name for the area. "Olya" (علیا) is a Persian word meaning "upper" or "higher," and it is commonly used in place names to distinguish a settlement from another nearby settlement with the same base name, often referred to as "Tavilan-e Sofla" (تاويلان سفلى), meaning "Lower Tavilan."See Also
- Tavilan-e Sofla (if applicable)
- Selseleh County
- Lorestan Province
References
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-09-20.
- "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)" (Excel). Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original on 2020-09-28.