Mohr (Persian: مهر)[a] is a city in the Central District of Mohr County, Fars province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[4] It also serves as the administrative center for Mohr Rural District.[5]
Mohr Persian: مهر | |
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City | |
Coordinates: 27°33′19″N 52°52′56″E / 27.55528°N 52.88222°E[1] | |
Country | Iran |
Province | Fars |
County | Mohr |
District | Central |
Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 7,784 |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 6,188 in 1,316 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 7,823 people in 1,834 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 7,784 people in 2,170 households.[2]
Economy
Mohr's main industries are based on its rich gas sources. Tabnak, Homa, Shanol, and Varavi are important gas zones in this region. It has a dry hot climate.[citation needed]