Soluk

Soluk is a small village located in the Chaypareh County of the West Azerbaijan Province in north‑western Iran. The settlement lies at an elevation of roughly 1,100 metres above sea level, surrounded by the Zagros mountain foothills. Its coordinates are approximately 38°23′N latitude and 46°26′E longitude. The village belongs administratively to the Qarah Quyun District and is part of the rural district of Bileh Savar.

According to the 2016 national census, Soluk has a population of 287 individuals comprising 67 households. The majority of residents are ethnically Azerbaijani and adhere to Shia Islam, with a small Kurdish minority also present. The local language is Azerbaijani Turkish, though Persian is used for official and educational purposes.

Agriculture and animal husbandry are the primary economic activities. Small plots of wheat, barley, and horticultural crops are cultivated, while sheep and goat rearing provide both livelihood and dairy products for the local market. Seasonal tourism attracts visitors for hiking and cultural experiences, though infrastructure remains modest.

Historically, Soluk has been part of various Persian administrative divisions and has witnessed influences from the Ottoman and Safavid empires. The village’s historical records mention a fortification site dating to the early 18th century, though no remaining structures survive today. Cultural life revolves around traditional music, carpet weaving, and communal celebrations during Nowruz and the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr. The village remains a quiet illustration of rural life in the Iranian northwest.