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Also known as Astara, Iran

city in Gilan Province, Iran

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Country
Iran
Province
Gilan
County
Astara
District
Central
Mayor
Meysam Alvanpour
Total
51,579
Time zone
UTC+3:30 ( IRST )

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Wikidata facts

Official name
آستارا
Population
51579
Elevation
-22
Official website
www.astara.ir
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Saeid dehsaraee (2).jpg
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Astara, Iran
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Astara, Iran
native label
Ostoro
male population
25873
female population
25706
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Astara (Persian: آستارا; pronounced [ɒstaɾɒ] ) is a city in the Central District of Astara County, Gilan province, Iran, serving as the capital of both the county and the district. It lies on the border with the Republic of Azerbaijan and on the Caspian Sea. It is an important border trade center between Iran and the Caucasus Region.

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