Minab

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Overview

Template:More citations needed section The second-largest city in the province of Hormozgan is Minab, which is located in southern Iran. It is situated along the Sea of Oman coast. Citrus fruits, dates, grains, tomatoes, oranges, and mangoes are all produced in large quantities in the area thanks to the favorable natural conditions.

Ardashir Babakan is recognized as having started the construction of Minab. However, according to the locals of this city, it was constructed in the distant past by two sisters by the names of Bibi Mino and Bibi Naznin. The Minab Castle is the only structure that still exists from Minab, a once-thriving city that was obliterated by the Mongol invasion, according to historical records. The inhabitants of this city, who speak the Minabi variant of the Bandari (Garmsiri) dialect, are of Arab, Persian, northern immigrant, Baloch, and Sub-Saharan African descent.[2]Template:Rp

Embroidery, mat weaving, palm leaf weaving, embroidery, and pottery are examples of Minab's handicrafts. The Esteghlal Dam, Thursday Market, Aashagh Temple, and Hazareh Castle are a few of the city's attractions.

Demographics

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Minab is an area suitable for agriculture and it is common to grow citrus fruits, summer fruits and dates.

Language

Minab is a majority Persian-speaking city.[3]

Population

At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 54,623 in 11,224 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 63,229 people in 15,172 households.[5] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 73,170 people in 19,023 households.[6]

Geography

Climate

Minab has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh). Maximum temperature in summers with daytime averages of 37°C (99°F) from May to September while in winters the minimum temperature may drop to Template:Convert. The annual rainfall is around Template:Convert. Humidity levels in Minab vary throughout the year, with August being the most humid month at 58%, while May is the least humid at 45%.[7] Template:Weather box

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