Chaleshtar


Chaleshtar is a neighborhood in the city of Shahr-e Kord in the Central [District (Shahrekord County)|Central District] of Shahrekord County, Chaharmahal and [Bakhtiari province|Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari] province, Iran. It was the capital of Howmeh [Rural District (Shahrekord County)|Howmeh Rural District] until its administration was transferred to the city of Nafech.

Demographics

Ethnicity

The neighborhood is Luri-speaking, being the prominent heritage language, and there is a minority of Azeri speakers.

Population

At the time of the 2006 National Census, Chaleshtar's population was 6,720 in 1,680 households, when it was a village in Howmeh Rural District. After the census, the village was absorbed by the city of Shahr-e Kord.

Notable people