Pasikhan
پسيخان | |
|---|---|
village | |
  Pasikhan | |
| Coordinates: 37°14′46″N 49°28′29″E / 37.24611°N 49.47472°E | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Gilan |
| County | Rasht |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Rural District | Pasikhan |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 609 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Pasikhan (Persian: پسيخان, also Romanized as Pasīkhān)[1] is a village in Pasikhan Rural District, in the Central District of Rasht County, Gilan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 609, in 137 families.[2]
Pasikhan is the attested birthplace of cleric and prophet Mahmoud Pasikhani, the founder of the Nuqtavi movement.
Pasikhan is likewise known in recent years for its iconic Pashikan Dam.
- ^ Pasikhan can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3078026" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-09-20.