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Harsin (, ) is a city in the Central District of Harsin County, Kermanshah province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Harsin was founded in 550 BC.

Key facts

Settlement.name
Harsin
Settlement.native_name_lang
ku
Settlement.settlement_type
City
Settlement.image_skyline
Eshaqvand Rock tomb.jpg
Settlement.image_caption
Eshaqvand rock tombs
Settlement.pushpin_map
Iran
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_name
Iran
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Kermanshah
Settlement.subdivision_type2
County
Settlement.subdivision_name2
Harsin
Settlement.subdivision_type3
District
Settlement.subdivision_name3
Central
Settlement.established_title
Established
Settlement.established_date
550 BC
Settlement.unit_pref
Metric
Settlement.population_as_of
2016

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Wikidata facts

Population
44146
Elevation
1549
Image
هرسین - panoramio.jpg
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Commons category
Harsin
male population
21972
female population
22174
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6 sections
Contents
  • Demographics
  • Language and ethnicity
  • Population
  • Civilian casualties of 2025-2026 Iranian protests in Harsin
  • References
  • External links

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