Sahlan (Saghalan) (Azerbaijani: Sağalan, ساغالان) (Persian: سهلان), and also known as Savalan)[1] is a village in Aji Chay Rural District, in the Central District of Tabriz County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2016 census, its population was 3,664.[2]

Sahlan
Saghalan
village
Sahlan is located in Iran
Sahlan
Sahlan
Coordinates: 38°10′31″N 46°07′44″E / 38.17528°N 46.12889°E / 38.17528; 46.12889
Country Iran
ProvinceEast Azerbaijan
CountyTabriz
BakhshCentral
Rural DistrictAji Chay
Population
 (2016)
 • Total3,664
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)

The ancient city of Gilikhan is located near Saghalan.

Water buffalos in Saghalan

Water buffalos in Saghalan

References

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  1. ^ Sahlan can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3083153" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  2. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-09-20.