Sanandaj

Sanandaj
Kurdish: سنە
Sine
City
Persian: سنندج
Sanandaj from Abidar, Sanandaj Museum, Khosro Abad Mansion, Qeshlaq Bridge
Sanandaj
Sanandaj
Coordinates: 35°18′41″N 46°59′46″E / 35.31139°N 46.99611°E / 35.31139; 46.99611
CountryIran
ProvinceKurdistan
CountySanandaj
DistrictCentral
Government
  MayorSeyed Anwar Rashidi
Area
  Total
3,033 km2 (1,171 sq mi)
Elevation
1,538 m (5,046 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Total
412,767
  Density140/km2 (350/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
Area code087
ClimateCsa
Websitee-sanandaj.ir

Sanandaj (Persian: سنندج; pronounced [sænænˈdædʒ] ) is a city in the Central District of Sanandaj County, in the Kurdistan province of Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. With a population of 414,069, it is the second largest Kurdish city and 23rd largest city overall in Iran.