Pirmam
Masif Selahaddin
مصيف صلاح الدين (Arabic) | |
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  Masif Selahaddin | |
| Coordinates: 36°23′08″N 44°11′44″E / 36.38556°N 44.19556°E | |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Region |  Kurdistan Region |
| Governorate | Erbil Governorate |
| Elevation | 1,107[1] m (3,632[1] ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 |
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Masif Selahaddin (Arabic: مصيف صلاح الدين) is a town located in the Erbil Governorate of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Etymology (Name Origin)
[edit]The name is derived from the Kurdish Ayyubid Sultan, Saladin, and Masif is Arabic for Summer Resort. The native people of the town usually call it (Masif), the demonym for it is (Masifi)[4]
Geography
[edit]Masif Selahaddin is situated approximately 36 kilometers northeast of Erbil City. The elevation of the area is 1107 m (3632 ft). The area is surrounded by Selahaddin Mountain in the southeastern part, the Safin anticline in the northeast, and the Sartka anticline in the southwestern part.[1]
History
[edit]Masif Selahaddin, like much of the Erbil Governorate, has a long history intertwined with the broader history of Mesopotamia and the Kurdistan Region. Due to its location in the mountainous region, it has likely served as a refuge and strategic point throughout various periods.
- Ancient History: The wider Erbil Governorate has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with evidence of settlements dating back thousands of years. The area was part of various ancient empires, including the Assyrian, Persian and other empires.
- Medieval Period: During the Medieval ages, the region saw the rise and fall of various local dynasties and was influenced by Islamic empires.
- Ottoman Era: The area was part of the Ottoman Empire for lots of centuries.
- 20th Century: The 20th century brought significant changes, including the formation of modern Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Masif Selahaddin, due to its location, has seen the effects of the Iraqi-Kurdish conflict and the subsequent development of the Kurdistan Region.
- Modern Era: In recent decades, Masif Selahaddin, like other towns in the Kurdistan Region, has seen development, particularly in tourism, due to its natural beauty.[3]
Political Significance and PDK Presence
[edit]Masif Selahaddin holds political significance within the Kurdistan Region, notably due to the presence of key leadership figures and headquarters of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (PDK).
- PDK Headquarters: Masif is home to a significant headquarters of the PDK, one of the leading political parties in the Kurdistan Region. This location underscores the town's importance in the region's political landscape.[5]
- Leadership Presence: Key leaders of the PDK have residences and offices in Masif. This presence contributes to the town's role as a center of political activity within the region.[6]
Demographics
[edit]The estimated population of Masif is around 30,000.[2][3] While precise demographics for Masif are unavailable, Erbil, the governorate in which Pirmam is located, has a significant Kurdish population. Originally, demographic records for Iraq show a notable Kurdish population.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Geomorphological and Hydrological Study of Pirmam Area, Erbil Governorate, Iraq".
- ^ a b "Pirmam (Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". City Population.
- ^ a b c Rudaw News. Pirmam sees rise in tourism during Eid holiday.
- ^ Edmonds, C. J. (1957). Kurds, Turks, and Arabs: Politics, Travel and Research in North-Eastern Iraq, 1919-1925. Oxford University Press. p. 438. ISBN 978-0192800234.
{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) - ^ KDP.info, KDP leaders hold meeting in Pirmam.
- ^ Rudaw News, KDP politburo meet in Pirmam.
- ^ KRG pushes for inclusion of Kurdish areas in Iraq's population census - Kurdistan24