Zardeh Lajeh

Zardeh Lajeh (Persian: زرده لجه) is a village in Pir Bazar Rural District, in the Central District of Rasht County, Gilan Province, Iran.

Geography

Zardeh Lajeh is located in the northern region of Iran, within Gilan Province. More specifically, it falls under Rasht County, which is one of the most populated counties in the province. The village is part of the Central District of Rasht County and is administered under the Pir Bazar Rural District. Its geographical position places it within the fertile and often humid lowlands characteristic of Gilan, known for its agricultural landscape.

Demographics

According to the 2016 Iranian national census, the village of Zardeh Lajeh had a recorded population of 405 people. These individuals were distributed among 143 families residing in the village at the time of the census. Population figures for rural areas in Iran can fluctuate due to migration patterns, economic opportunities, and natural demographic changes.

Etymology

The first part of the name, "Zardeh" (زرده), translates to "yellow" in Persian. The exact origin and meaning of "Lajeh" in this specific geographical context are less commonly documented, but village names in Iran often derive from local geographical features, historical events, agricultural produce, or the names of prominent families or individuals.