Osku


Osku is a city and capital of Osku County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2016 census, its population was 18,459.
Osku is one of the oldest cities in East Azerbaijan and is obtained according to old books and is a like stepping into a time machine. The city is located along the northwest slope of the Sahand Volcano and has many caves in the city. The inhabitants of Osku are Azerbaijan Turks, who have lived in the city for more than 100 years. The touristic attractions such Kandovan, Osku and natural landscapes etc. make it pleasant enough for Tourism making Osku one of the touristic cities in Iran. It is one of the few cities in Iran where Batik printing centers still remain in operation.
Now, Osku is known as the capital of Batik in Iran.