Miandoab
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Miandoab (also known as Qoshachay in Azeri) is a city in West Azerbaijan province, Iran. It has a population of more than 130,000.
Miandoab, is situated in a delta region of the two rivers Zarrineh and Simineh. Miandoab enjoys very fertile soil and excellent Mediterranean climate. Due to the establishment of a sugar factory in the early 20th century, there has been large industrial activity compared to nearby towns.
The majority of Miandoab's inhabitants are Azeri, with a sizable kurdish minority. Most Azeris are followers of Shia sect of Islam, there are however sizeable community of Ahl-e Haqq and Alevi both in Miandoab and surrounding villages. Miandoab used to have a sizable Bahá'í population, but due to the religious persecution by the government of the Islamic Republic, most have migrated to other cities within Iran or overseas.
 |
This Iran location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
