Siyahkal
This county is bounded northwards to the county of Lahijan, Westwards to the County of Rasht, southwards to the county of Roudbar and eastwards to the counties of Amlash and Langroud. Geomorphologically it is made up of mountainous and plain-like areas. The mountainous sights cover parts of the northern sides of Alborz and the most important heights there are called Dolfak and Shahneshin. The plain are is considered an important part of the Gilan plain. Siyahkal has two kinds of weather: The moderate Caspian weather with mild and humid summers, and mountain weather with mild summers and rough and cold winters. Due to the heavy rain in the mountainous parts there are many rivers in this area like: Shimroud, Kharvar and Chakroud. This county was separated from Lahijan in 76 and covers an area of about 1088.0 sq. km. It has two districts: Central, and Deylaman. Five agglomerations: Totaki, Kharvar, Malfajan, Pirkouh and Deylaman. Siyahkal has 248 villages, 23 of which are vacant. The population according to the survey in 1385 is about 47788. The capital of the county is the township of Siyahkal the name of which is made up of two parts: “si” meaning foot of the hill and “kal” meaning place. By the passage of time these two words have changed to Siyahkal. This county has a shining history. It is the cradle of one of the most powerful monarchies in Iran who could even occupy Bagdad. This county was known as the shelter for the Shiite. Many scientists from Siyahkal are mentioned in books of history and science. The original dwellers of the region are Deylami and Galeshi people who originally live in Dolfak mountainsides and farm animals. Their culture and customs are Gilaki and Deylami, and their accent is close to eastern Guilanies. Moreover, people do plant farming, honeybee farming, silkworm farming and fish farming.
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