Bījār (Persian: بیجار; Kurdish: بیجاڕ ,Bîcar) is a city and capital of Bijar County, Kurdistan Province, Iran. At the 2011 census, its population was 47,926, in 14,970 families. The city is predominantly populated by Kurds who speak Southern Kurdish, while a significant minority speak Sorani.With an elevation of 1,940 metres, Bijar has been called the Roof of Iran.
Bijar is known internationally for its elegant and ancient carpet and rug designs. Bijari people are bilingual in southern Kurdish and Farsi, but some are monolingual in Kurdish, especially in suburban districts.
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