Tumachlar‑e Altin (Persian: توماچلرالتين, also Romanized as Tūmāchlar‑e Āltīn) is a village in the Jafarbay‑ye Sharqi Rural District, within Goldasht District of Gomishan County, Golestan Province, Iran.
Geography
The settlement is situated at coordinates 37°05′34″ N 54°18′34″ E (approximately 37.093° N, 54.309° E) in north‑eastern Iran, near the Caspian Sea coast.
Administrative divisions
- Country: Iran
- Province: Golestan
- County: Gomishan
- District (Bakhsh): Goldasht
- Rural District: Jafarbay‑ye Sharqi
Demographics
According to Iran’s national censuses:
| Census year | Population | Households |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 212 | 41 |
| 2011 | 247 | 57 |
| 2016 | 306 | 79 |
The village’s population has shown gradual growth over the past decade, reaching 306 residents in 79 households by the 2016 census.
Time zone
Tumachlar‑e Altin observes Iran Standard Time (IRST), UTC +3:30.
Notes
The name “Altin” (آلتین) is derived from Turkic languages meaning “gold,” while “Tumachlar” may refer to a local tribal or family name; however, specific etymological details are not extensively documented in publicly available sources.
References
- “Tumachlar‑e Altin,” Wikipedia, accessed 2025‑12‑11.
- Statistical Centre of Iran, General Population and Housing Census data (2006, 2011, 2016).