Ardabil
Ardabil (ⓘ, Persian: اردبیل, romanized: Ardabīl or Ardebīl; Azerbaijani: اردبیل, romanized: Ardabīl) is a city in northwestern Iran, and the capital of Ardabil Province. The dominant majority in the city are ethnic Iranian Azerbaijanis and the primary language is Azerbaijani.
Ardabil
اردبیل | |
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City | |
Clockwise from top: Skyline of Ardabil, Shahidgah, Haft Cheshmeh historical bridge, View of Shorabil Lake and Sabalan Mountain, Ardabil Bazaar, Baliqli River and Sheikh Safi al-Din Tomb. | |
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| Nickname: دارالملک، دارالامان | |
Ardabil | |
| Coordinates: 38°14′33″N 48°17′24″E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Region | 3 |
| Province | Ardabil |
| County | Ardabil |
| District | Central |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mahmoud Safari |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.011 km2 (6.954 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,351 m (4,432 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 529,374 |
| • Density | 29,000/km2 (76,000/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 16th in Iran |
| Demonym | Ardabili |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Postal code | 56131-56491 |
| Area code | (+98) 45 |
| Website | ardabilcity |
As of the 2022 census, Ardabil's population was 588,000. The population of Ardabil County is about 650,000 with the majority Shia Muslim.
Ardabil is known for its trade in silk and carpets. Ardabil rugs are renowned and the ancient Ardabil carpets are considered among the best of classical Persian carpets. Ardabil is also home to a World Heritage Site, Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble, the sanctuary and tomb of Shaikh Safî ad-Dîn, the eponymous founder of the Safavid dynasty.