Benab e Marand


Benab Marand 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 from Tabriz and 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.
The city is the only one in north-western Iran to produce saffron, the mainstay of its economy. The city is managed by the municipality and city council. The Benab e Marand language is Azerbaijani language.

Places of interest

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.

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