Zarnaq (Persian: زرنق) is a village located in the Minjavan‑e Gharbi Rural District, within the Minjavan District of Khoda Afarin County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. The settlement forms part of the broader historical region of Iranian Azerbaijan.
Administrative hierarchy
- Country: Iran
- Province: East Azerbaijan
- County: Khoda Afarin
- District (Bakhsh): Minjavan
- Rural District: Minjavan‑e Gharbi
Demographics
According to the 2006 census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, population figures for Zarnaq are not readily available in publicly accessible statistical releases. Consequently, specific data on the number of residents or households at that time cannot be confirmed.
Geography
Zarnaq lies in the north‑western part of Iran, characterized by the mountainous terrain of the Qaradagh (Aras) range. The area experiences a continental climate with cold winters and mild to warm summers.
References
- National Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006).
- GEOnet Names Server (GNS) entry for “Zarnaq” (Unique Feature Id: [specific ID not provided]).
No additional verifiable information about the village’s history, economy, or cultural characteristics is currently documented in widely recognized encyclopedic sources.