Mahabad County
County in West Azerbaijan province, Iran / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mahabad County (Persian: شهرستان مهاباد) is in West Azerbaijan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Mahabad.[3]
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Mahabad County
Persian: شهرستان مهاباد | |
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County | |
Nickname: سابلاغ | |
Coordinates: 36°39′N 45°42′E[1] | |
Country | Iran |
Province | West Azerbaijan |
Capital | Mahabad |
Districts | Central, Khalifan |
Area | |
• Total | 2,591 km2 (1,000 sq mi) |
Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 236,849 |
• Density | 91/km2 (240/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
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At the 2006 census, the county's population was 197,441 in 42,493 households.[4] The following census in 2011 counted 215,529 people in 53,563 households.[5] At the 2016 census, the county's population was 236,849 in 65,562 households.[2] Because of its strategic position and its proximity with the border the city is a stop for many travelers.