Marand
Marand (Persian: مرند; Azerbaijani: مرند; also Romanized as Morand) is a city in the Central District of Marand County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, and serves as capital of both the county and the district.
Marand
Persian: مرند | |
|---|---|
City | |
Marand | |
| Coordinates: 38°25′59″N 45°46′07″E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | East Azerbaijan |
| County | Marand |
| District | Central |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Reza Asadi |
| • Parliament | Hassannejad |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 130,825 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
At the 2006 census, its population was 114,165 in 29,755 households. The following census in 2011 counted 124,323 people in 35,805 households. The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 130,825 people in 40,275 households.
Marand is among the major cities of East Azerbaijan province. It is in the northwest of the capital of the province, Tabriz. Marand has been known by various names in history, such as Maryana, Mandagarana, and Maranda.
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