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The majority of Miandoab's inhabitants are [[Azeris]] who are followers of [[Shia]] sect of Islam.<ref>http://www.miandoab-ag.ir/tabid/1522/Default.aspx</ref><ref>[http://www.pconline.ir/Iran/Azarbaijan_Gharbi/23/Post-385 زبان و گویش میاندوآب]</ref><ref>http://nedayeurmia.ir/index.aspx?siteid=8&pageid=265&newsview=45914</ref> There is also a small minority of [[Kurds]] in the city itself and Kurds form the dominant ethnic group in the (Mokriane Shomali) district (Dehestan).There is also a small minority of [[Ahl-e Haqq]] in Miandoab and surrounding villages. Miandoab used to have a sizable [[Bahá'í Faith|Bahá'í]] population, but due to the [[Persecution of Bahá'ís|religious persecution]] by the government of the Islamic Republic, most have migrated to other cities within Iran or overseas. |
The majority of Miandoab's inhabitants are [[Azeris|Azeri]] Turks who are followers of [[Shia]] sect of Islam.<ref>http://www.miandoab-ag.ir/tabid/1522/Default.aspx</ref><ref>[http://www.pconline.ir/Iran/Azarbaijan_Gharbi/23/Post-385 زبان و گویش میاندوآب]</ref><ref>http://nedayeurmia.ir/index.aspx?siteid=8&pageid=265&newsview=45914</ref> There is also a small minority of [[Kurds]] in the city itself and Kurds form the dominant ethnic group in the (Mokriane Shomali) district (Dehestan).There is also a small minority of [[Ahl-e Haqq]] in Miandoab and surrounding villages. Miandoab used to have a sizable [[Bahá'í Faith|Bahá'í]] population, but due to the [[Persecution of Bahá'ís|religious persecution]] by the government of the Islamic Republic, most have migrated to other cities within Iran or overseas. |
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Revision as of 14:40, 23 August 2013
Miandoab
qoshachay | |
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city | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | West Azerbaijan |
| County | Miandoab |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 112,933 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+4:30 (IRDT) |
| Area code | 0481 |
| Website | www.Qosacay.arzublog.com |
Miandoab (Template:Lang-fa; also Romanized as Mīāndoāb, Meyāndoāb, Mīāndowāb, Mīāndow Āb, Mīāndūāb, Mīyāndoāb, and Miyāndūāb; Template:Lang-az - Qoşaçay)[1] is a city in and the capital of Miandoab County, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 112,933, in 29,207 families.[2]
Miandoab, as its name suggests, is situated in a delta region of the two rivers Jighati and Tatao. 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.
History
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Geography
Miandoab is located between the counties of Bukan, Malekan, Mahabad, and Shahin Dezh. In addition, it joins the three provinces of the Iran: West Azerbaijan, East Azerbaijan, and Kurdistan. Thus, this town has been as a transportation bridge between the three large provinces of Iran, and has attracted political and economical interested for local and international governments. The area of Miandoab county is 2694 square kilometers, is located at 46°6′E latitude and 36°58′N longitude, in the center of the plain areas which are ending at Lake Urmia, and at height of 1314 from the sea level.
Demographics
The majority of Miandoab's inhabitants are Azeri Turks who are followers of Shia sect of Islam.[3][4][5] There is also a small minority of Kurds in the city itself and Kurds form the dominant ethnic group in the (Mokriane Shomali) district (Dehestan).There is also a small minority of Ahl-e Haqq 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.
Economy
Miandoab is an agricultural and rather industrial town, has the second rank of agriculture and livestock in the province after Urmia -as the capital-, and has the third rank of industry in the province after Urmia and Khoy. Promisingly, Miandoab has attracted lots of economical interests owing to its position among three provinces. Consequently, it has become one of the main resources of economy at South of the province.
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References
- ^ Miandoab can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3074888" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)" (Excel). Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original on 2011-09-20.
- ^ http://www.miandoab-ag.ir/tabid/1522/Default.aspx
- ^ زبان و گویش میاندوآب
- ^ http://nedayeurmia.ir/index.aspx?siteid=8&pageid=265&newsview=45914
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