Gilan-e Gharb


Gilan-e Gharb is the capital city of Gilan-e Gharb County, Kermanshah Province, Iran.
Gilan-e Gharb is the second resistant city after Khoramshahr, which was the first resistant city during the Iran-Iraq war. The city was a haven for Iraqi Kurds, who fled to their city after Saddam Hussein ordered genocide against them. The city is populated by Kalhor Kurds who are Shia Muslim. It is considered to be the literary center of the Southern Kurdish dialect. It has fostered many artists, poets, actors, and intellectuals.

Demographics

After the 2016 census, its population was about 24,000 and the population of Glian-e Gharb County was about 60,000.

Climate

Gilan-e Gharb has the typical continentally-influenced Mediterranean climate of western Iran. However, in recent years dust storms have contaminated the air, triggering respiratory diseases, including asthma.

Notables

Farangis Fattahi is noted for the defense of her family when she confronted an Iraqi soldier and killed him with an ax.

History

In the center of the city lies an historic hill, fabled to contain a big golden horse buried under it, although the Iranian Government has not attempted to excavate it yet.

Economy

The economy of Gilan-e Gharb is largely based on agriculture. Employment is low and many people have migrated to Tehran for work.