Najafabad
Najafabad
Persian: نجفآباد | |
|---|---|
City | |
Sheikhbahaei Fort | |
Najafabad | |
| Coordinates: 32°37′59″N 51°21′54″E / 32.63306°N 51.36500°E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Isfahan |
| County | Najafabad |
| District | Central |
| Established | 1613 A.D. |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dr. Mohammad Maghzi |
| Area | |
• Total | 87.772 km2 (33.889 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 235,281 |
| • Density | 2,680.6/km2 (6,942.7/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Area code | (+98)31(4) |
| Website | www |
Najafabad (Persian: نجفآباد; Persian pronunciation: [nædʒæfɒːˈbɒːd]) is a city in the Central District of Najafabad County, Isfahan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.
Najafabad is west of Isfahan and is increasingly becoming a part of the Isfahan Metropolitan area. The city serves as a trade center for agricultural products in the region, and is noted for its pomegranates and almonds. One of the attractions of Najafabad is the "Arg-e Sheykh Bahaie", which has recently been repaired.