Chubar, Gilan
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Chubar, Shaft (Persian: چوبر) is a village in, and the capital of Chubar Rural District in Ahmadsargurab District, Shaft County, Gilan Province, Iran. It is one of the main settlements of the Chubar Rural District and is located in the western part of Shaft County."Chubar, Shaft". Wikipedia. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
| Native name | چوبر |
|---|---|
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Gilan Province |
| County | Shaft County |
| District | Ahmadsargurab District |
| Rural district | Chubar Rural District |
| Status | Village |
| Population (2016) | 1,069 |
| Households (2016) | 360 |
| Time zone | IRST |
| UTC offset | +3:30 |
Geography and location
Chubar is located in Chubar Rural District of Ahmadsargurab District in Shaft County, Gilan Province, northern Iran. It serves as the administrative center of Chubar Rural District. The rural district forms part of the western and southwestern area of Shaft County and includes a number of villages and settlements."Chubar Rural District (Shaft County)". Wikipedia. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
The village is situated in an area connecting the lowland settlements of Shaft with the mountainous and forested parts of the county. The wider Chubar area includes routes leading toward the mountainous settlements and religious and recreational destinations of the Shaft region.
The rural landscape of Gilan is characterized by intensive agricultural activity and a dense network of local settlements. Encyclopaedia Iranica describes Gilan as having a dense network of commercial centers and a particularly developed tradition of weekly markets in the central part of the province."Gīlān i. Geography and Ethnography". Encyclopaedia Iranica. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
Administrative status
Chubar is the administrative center of Chubar Rural District, one of the rural districts of Ahmadsargurab District in Shaft County. The rural district was established as part of the administrative organization of the area, and its seat is located in the village of Chubar."Chubar Rural District (Shaft County)". Wikipedia. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
Ahmadsargurab District is one of the administrative divisions of Shaft County. The district includes the city of Ahmadsargurab as well as the Chubar and Ahmadsargurab rural districts."Ahmadsargurab District". Wikipedia. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
| Level | Name |
|---|---|
| Province | Gilan Province |
| County | Shaft County |
| District | Ahmadsargurab District |
| Rural district | Chubar Rural District |
| Settlement | Chubar |
Population
According to the national censuses of Iran, the population of Chubar has changed over the period covered by the available census data.
| Census year | Population | Households |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,248 | 335 |
| 2011 | 1,265 | 375 |
| 2016 | 1,069 | 360 |
The population reached 1,265 in the 2011 census before declining to 1,069 in 2016. At the 2016 census, Chubar was the most populous village in Chubar Rural District."Chubar, Shaft". Wikipedia. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
The wider Chubar Rural District had a population of 10,053 people in 3,548 households according to the 2016 census. Chubar was the largest settlement in the rural district by population at that time."Chubar Rural District (Shaft County)". Wikipedia. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
Economy and agriculture
The economy of the Chubar area is closely connected with agriculture and rural activities. Agriculture is an important component of the wider economy of Gilan, where rice cultivation and other agricultural activities have historically supported a dense rural population."Gīlān i. Geography and Ethnography". Encyclopaedia Iranica. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
Livestock raising is also associated with the local economy. The weekly market of Chubar is particularly known for the trading of livestock, including cattle, calves, and sheep. A local description of the market states that it attracts buyers and sellers from different parts of the region because livestock markets are relatively limited in Gilan."بازار چوبر". روستای محرمان (in فارسی). 10 April 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
Agricultural and livestock activities also connect Chubar with the surrounding villages of Chubar Rural District.
Chubar weekly market
Chubar is known for its traditional weekly market, commonly referred to as Chubar Sunday Market (Persian: یکشنبه بازار چوبر). The market is held on Sundays and is part of the wider network of weekly markets in Gilan.
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Market day | Sunday |
| Location | Chubar, Shaft County |
| Main activity | Local trade and livestock trading |
| Main livestock | Cattle, calves, and sheep |
Historical and local descriptions identify Chubar as one of the Sunday markets of Gilan. A description of weekly markets in the province lists Chubar among the markets held on Sundays and notes its livestock trade."معرفی جاذبه بازارهای هفتگی استان گیلان". میرهاتمی (in فارسی). Retrieved 15 September 2026.
Another local source describes the Chubar market as being primarily devoted to livestock transactions and states that cattle, calves, and sheep are traded there. It also notes that activity is lower during winter and increases during other seasons."بازار چوبر". روستای محرمان (in فارسی). 10 April 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
Recent local reporting continues to identify Sunday as the market day in Chubar and describes the market as being held in the center of the rural district, alongside the road toward Emamzadeh Ebrahim."اخباردهکده سبز چوبر(شفت)". Telegram (in فارسی). Retrieved 15 September 2026.
Transportation and regional connections
Chubar serves as a local center for surrounding rural settlements. Roads passing through the area connect the village with Shaft, Ahmadsargurab, and mountainous settlements in the southern and western parts of the county.
The location of Chubar also gives it a role as a service and commercial center for the villages of Chubar Rural District. The village's position within the rural district and its weekly market contribute to its function as a local gathering and trading point.
A bridge in the center of Chubar has been described in local reporting as an important connection for the villages of the rural district and for routes leading toward the tourist and pilgrimage destinations of Emamzadeh Ebrahim and Emamzadeh Eshaq."سریال همیشگی آبگرفتگی پل دهستان چوبر شفت". شفت خبر (in فارسی). Retrieved 15 September 2026.
Public services and agriculture
Chubar is also a center for agricultural services in the rural district. An agricultural gathering held in the village involved local farmers and representatives of agricultural organizations and was hosted by the agricultural service center of Chubar."گردهمایی عمومی عضویت در نظام صنفی کشاورزی در شهرستان شفت". نظام صنفی کارهای کشاورزی استان گیلان (in فارسی). Retrieved 15 September 2026.
The presence of agricultural services reflects the importance of farming and livestock activities in the surrounding rural area.
Natural environment
The wider Chubar area lies within the landscape of Gilan, where agricultural lowlands transition toward the forested and mountainous areas of western and southern Gilan. The region contains a mixture of cultivated land, rural settlements, rivers, forests, and mountainous terrain.
The wider Shaft region includes several mountainous and forested areas that are associated with recreation and pilgrimage. Chubar provides access to parts of this rural and mountainous landscape.
Culture and local life
As a rural center and weekly-market location, Chubar has a social role extending beyond its administrative function. The weekly market brings together residents, farmers, livestock sellers, and buyers from surrounding villages.
Weekly markets have historically had an important social role in Gilan. Encyclopaedia Iranica notes that these markets serve not only economic purposes but also provide opportunities for rural residents to meet relatives and friends, exchange information, and participate in social life."BAZAR v. Temporary Bazars in Iran and Afghanistan". Encyclopaedia Iranica. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
The Sunday market of Chubar therefore forms part of the broader weekly-market culture of Gilan.
Tourism and nearby attractions
Chubar is situated in an area with access to several natural, religious, and rural attractions of Shaft County. The wider Chubar Rural District includes routes toward Emamzadeh Ebrahim and other mountainous areas.
The surrounding landscape combines agricultural areas with forests and mountain settlements, contributing to the recreational character of the wider region. Local sources identify a forest park near the center of Chubar as one of the area's local attractions."پارک جنگلی چوبر". کادوسیان (in فارسی). Retrieved 15 September 2026.
The area's weekly market also provides a cultural attraction for visitors interested in traditional rural commerce and livestock trading.
Name and romanization
The name is commonly romanized as Chubar. Other romanizations found in English-language geographic sources include Choobor, Chowbar, Chūbar, and Chuber; Chobar is also used as an alternative form."Chubar, Shaft". Wikipedia. Retrieved 15 September 2026.
Chubar in Shaft County should be distinguished from the separate city of Chubar in Talesh County, also in Gilan Province.
See also
- Shaft County
- Shaft, Iran
- Ahmadsargurab
- Chubar Rural District
- Chubar
- Gilan Province
References
External links
- Encyclopaedia Iranica – Gīlān: Geography and Ethnography
- Encyclopaedia Iranica – Bazar: Temporary Bazars in Iran and Afghanistan
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