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Sanandaj Travel Guide: 4 reviews and 4 photos

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Sanandaj or Senna is the capital of the Iranian province of Kurdistan.

In 2006 census, it had a population of 850'000. The city of Sanandaj is the capital of the province, and lies at a distance of 512 km from Tehran, 1,480 m above sea level. The population of Sanandaj is mainly Kurdish, with an Armenian, Chaldean and Jewish minority.

While the local urban people refer to the city as Sine (= Sna), the people of local rural areas tend to use the word 'Kursan', a local variation of 'Kurdistan'
The name "Sanandaj" is the arabized form of "Sena Dezh"(Sine Dizh in Kurdish), which means "the Castle of Sena". Nowadays, it is commonly referred to as Sine in Kurdish [1]. Sanandaj is a rather new city and was built less than 400 years ago by the Ardalan principality in 17th century. After the Islamic conquest in AD 642 , majority of the inhabitants accepted Islam. Today most inhabitants follow Sunni Islam which is the predominant religion. This differentiates this area from most of Iran which is primarily Shi'ah.

Last visit to Sanandaj: Aug 2006
Intro Updated May 14, 2008
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Airport Transportation (1)

Sanandaj only have one Airport with only one Fly in day , sometimes in 6 oclock a airplane fly from Tehran to Sanandaj... more travel advice

Abidar Park Things to Do (1)

Sanandaj is new city so you cant not find old place , but Sananadaj have a big park , it name is Abidar . for go to... more travel advice

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KiKitC Jan 1, 2010 at 9:47 AM

Looks beautiful. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year.
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MalenaN May 16, 2008 at 11:01 PM

The view from Abidar Park over the city looks great!