Yengejeh (Persian: ينگجه), also Romanized as Yengjeh and Yengija, is a village located in the Central District of Varzaqan County, within East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. Administratively, it forms part of the Sina Rural District.
Geography
The village lies in northwestern Iran, situated in the mountainous region of East Azerbaijan. Its approximate coordinates are 38°38′N latitude and 46°33′E longitude.
Demographics
According to the 2006 census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Yengejeh had a population of 211 individuals, comprising 55 families. Subsequent census data have not been publicly released, and therefore more recent demographic figures are unavailable.
Economy and Infrastructure
The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and animal husbandry, typical of rural settlements in the region. Basic infrastructure includes a primary school, a mosque, and limited road access connecting the village to Varzaqan, the county’s administrative center.
Cultural and Historical Context
Yengejeh does not appear in major historical records, and there are no documented notable cultural monuments or events associated specifically with the village. Its name is derived from Turkic elements meaning “new place” or “new settlement,” a common toponymic pattern in the area.
References
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006). Statistical Center of Iran.
- Iranian National Committee for Standardization of Geographical Names.
Note: Information is based on publicly available census and administrative sources; no further encyclopedic details are recorded for Yengejeh, Varzaqan.
