Ramhormoz

Ramhormoz
Persian: رامهرمز
City
Main building of Samimi Mansion
Ramhormoz
Ramhormoz
Coordinates: 31°16′31″N 49°36′16″E / 31.27528°N 49.60444°E / 31.27528; 49.60444
CountryIran
ProvinceKhuzestan
CountyRamhormoz
DistrictCentral
Area
  Total
49.49 km2 (19.11 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
  Total
74,285
  Density1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Ramhormoz (Persian: رامهرمز)(luri :رومز)s a city in the Central District of Ramhormoz County, Khuzestan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. In ancient times it had been known as Samangan, having been established by the Sasanian emperor Hormizd I, although an Elamite tomb has been found as well. The historical territory of Ramshir is in this area, only 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) away from the city.