Langroud

Located between 36 34 to38.27 north geographical latitude and, 48.53 to 50.34 geographical longitudes, Langroud is in the northern parts of Gilan and is bounded from north to the Caspian Sea from northeast to Roudsar, from southeast to Amlash, from southwest to Amlash, from southwest to Siyahkal, and northeast to Lahijan. Langroud covers an area of 438 sq. km and includes two types of land: mountainous and plain. In the plains the thin coastline can be seen and in the mountainous sights there are three covered heights. The most important river in the region is called “Shalmanroud”. Langroud was separated from Lahijan in 1336 and now has three districts: Central, Otaghvar, and Komaleh. Seven agglomerations: Otaghvar, Latbill, Daryasar, Moridan, Chaf, Divshal, Golsefid. Home to a population of 133956, Langroud has 219 villages, 5 of which are vacant. 29.1% of the population work in the area of agriculture and 33.2% work in services. Langroud has an ancient history and the name can be seen in historical books of about 900 years ago (512 L.H.). The residents are all Gilaks and speak a dialect of Gilaki called Biyepas. History tells us that in the past Langroud was surrounded by mud fields, so construction was difficult. But nowadays with the growth of commerce in Gilan, Langroud has also developed and is well known for its Kanaf (cotton) and hunting gun industry. In the past, like other parts of Gilan, Langroud used to be a land of scattered houses but little by little the distance disappeared and neighborhoods emerged. Like any other part of Gilan agriculture plays an important role in the economy and the main crops are: different kinds of rice, tea and vegetables. Fishing is also a common activity in the region.