Meshginshahr

For the administrative division of Ardabil province, see Meshgin Shahr County. For other places with a similar name, see Meshkin.

Meshgin Shahr
Məşkin
City
Arshoq Castle, a.k.a. Kohneh Qaleh ("old castle"), in Meshgin Shahr; Mount Sabalan is in the background
Meshgin Shahr
Coordinates: 38°23′26″N 47°40′27″E / 38.39056°N 47.67417°E / 38.39056; 47.67417
CountryIran
ProvinceArdabil
CountyMeshgin Shahr
DistrictCentral
Area
 • Total
12 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total
74,109
 • Density6,200/km2 (16,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
WebsiteOfficial website
Meshginshahr at GEOnet Names Server

Meshginshahr (Persian: مشگين شهر) (Azerbaijani: Məşkin) is a city in the Central District of Meshgin Shahr County, Ardabil province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.


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