Kavanaq كوانق | |
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village | |
 The landmark ancient plane tree | |
  Kavanaq | |
| Coordinates:38°51′00″N46°33′03″E / 38.85000°N 46.55083°E /38.85000; 46.55083 | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | East Azerbaijan |
| County | Khoda Afarin |
| Bakhsh | Minjavan |
| Rural District | Dizmar-e Sharqi |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 81 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
Kavanaq (Persian:کوانق, alsoRomanized asKavānaq; also known asKavānagh,Kavānd,Kavānī,Kavānīq,Kevāni, andKevany)[1] is a village inDizmar-e Sharqi Rural District,Minjavan District,Khoda Afarin County,East Azerbaijan Province,Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 81, in 21 families.[2] According to more recent statistics the population is 94 people in 22 families.[3]
The village is a renowned center ofpomegranate and grape production in theArasbaran region. These produces have a characteristic potential of being preserved for over six months without requiring refrigeration. This feature was remarked byRobert Mignan, who traveled throughArasbaran in 1830s.[5] Kavanaq is also remarked for its thrivingapiculture operation.
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