Salanpus

Salanpus is a village situated in the northern part of Khorasan Province in northeastern Iran, administratively falling within the jurisdiction of the Marghilan District in Bojnourd County. The settlement lies at an elevation of approximately 1,050 meters above sea level, surrounded by the rugged foothills of the Aladagh Mountains. It is located roughly 30 kilometres southeast of the provincial capital, Aq Qala, and is accessible via a provincial road that connects it to the main highway linking Bojnourd with Mashhad.

The origins of Salanpus trace back to the early 20th century when a group of nomadic Turkmen tribes settled in the area, attracted by the fertile valleys and ample water from the nearby Barzoghan spring. Throughout the mid‑century, the village grew modestly, gaining a reputation for its hand‑woven carpets and traditional Sine-style pottery. During the 1970s, the construction of a small hydroelectric power station on the Barzoghan River helped modernize the local infrastructure and provided a reliable electricity supply to the surrounding rural districts.

Today, the village hosts a population of about 1,200 residents, most of whom are engaged in dry‑land farming and livestock rearing. Main agricultural products include barley, wheat, and seasonal vegetables, while sheep and goats constitute the primary livestock. The local economy is further sustained by small-scale trade and a growing tourist interest in eco‑tourism, as visitors are drawn to the village’s ancient mud‑brick architecture and the nearby natural attractions of the Aladagh foothills.