Country Iran Bakhsh Central Population 4,430 (2006) | County Marand Time zone IRST (UTC+3:30) Province East Azerbaijan Province | |
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Benab Marand (Persian: بناب مرند; also known as Benāb Jadid, Bonāb, Banab, Benāb, and Binab) is a city in the Central District of Marand County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 4,430, in 1,236 families. The city is located 72 kilometres (45 mi) from Tabriz and 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Marand. It was considered a rural area which was named Benab until 2004 but is now classed as a city and in 2004 its name changed to Benab Jadid but on July 15, 2012, after 8 years the town name changed to Benab Marand.
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- Map of D8B4D987D8B1 D8ACD8AFDB8CD8AF D8A8D986D8A7D8A8D88C East Azerbaijan Province IranE280AD
- Aladar valley
- Benab Earthen Dam
- Agcha Qapi valley
- Benabs mountains
- Related links
- References
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The town is the only one in north-western Iran to produce saffron, the mainstay of its economy. The town is managed by the municipality and town council. The Benab e Marand language is Azerbaijani language.
Aladar valley
The Aladar valley is one of the most visited and most beautiful places in the north west of East Azarbayjan. The valley is full of trees and there is a river in the middle of the valley. The Aladar valley has water and air conditions.
Benab Earthen Dam
The most beautiful dam in country of Marand is earthen dam of Benab. The dam is a convenient place for tourists and birds at spring and summer seasons. The dam is a popular tourist attraction.
Agcha Qapi valley
Agcha Qapi is a valley that is placed a little above than Aladar valley toward the southeast and is a fantastic place for recreation and fishing.
Benab's mountains
Benab has very big and beautiful mountains all around and also at southward. The valleys which are between these mountains are full of trees and cold springs and also many kind of plants including medicinal herbs.
Related links
- Benab news website
- Benab Marand Municipality website
- Website of Payam Noor university of Benab Marand