Semirom

Semirom is a city in the Central District of Semirom County, Isfahan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 26,260 in 6,593 households. The following census in 2011 counted 25,122 people in 7,036 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 26,942 people in 8,304 households.

Location
The city of Semirom is located 165 km south of Isfahan and in the eastern foothills of the Zagros mountains. Semirom is located on the steep slopes of Mount Behrez and Mount Siah, in fact, the city of Semirom is surrounded by many mountains.

Agriculture
Semirom produces apples. The high altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level gives apples produced in Semirom region their characteristically sweet taste, aroma and color. Semirom apple had been target of international research funds to protect and excel its gardens.

Semirom Riot
Unrest started on August 16, 2003, after a decision by the Isfahan Governor General's Office to incorporate the Vardasht district of Semirom into the municipality of Dehaqan provoked the ire of the people of Vardasht. The people staged a demonstration to protest the decision, and the protests turned violent. Eight people were reportedly killed in the violence, including two police officers, and some 150 were injured. Later Hosseini, the governor of Isfahan at the time, in an interview with Shargh newspaper denied any involvement in ordering police to confront the people, and said the number of killed was four.