Fuman, Iran

Fuman
Persian: فومن
City
Top to bottom, left to right: A street in Fuman, Gilan; Fouman's Anahita Statue; Fouman's Old Public Bath entrance tiles; Fouman's Rudkhan Castle; Masouleh, a historial city in Fouman county
Fuman
Coordinates: 37°13′27″N 49°18′45″E / 37.22417°N 49.31250°E / 37.22417; 49.31250
CountryIran
ProvinceGilan
CountyFuman
DistrictCentral
Area
  Total
29 km2 (11 sq mi)
Elevation
−3 m (−10 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Total
35,841
  Density1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Fuman (Persian: فومن) is a city in the Central District of Fuman County in Iran's northwestern Gilan province, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

Rice has been cultivated in this region for many years, where some indigenous cultivars were conventionally bred by farmers. Fuman also produces popular cookies known as koluche. Fuman's koluche is thinner and larger than its brethren in Lahijan.

The city is also known for its statues, including the statue of the ancient Iranian goddess Anahita and the statue of the Four Girls.