Hashtrud

Also known as Hashtroud, Hashtrood

Hashtrud () is a city in the Central District of Hashtrud County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

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Settlement.official_name: Hashtrud
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_skyline: بقعه بایزید بسطامی روستای عزیز کندی - panoramio (2).jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Bayazid Bastami Tomb
Settlement.pushpin_map: Iran
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Iran
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: East Azerbaijan
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Hashtrud
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Central
Settlement.population_as_of: 2016
Settlement.population_total: 20572
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto
Settlement.timezone: IRST
Settlement.utc_offset: +3:30

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Population: 20572
Image: Hashtroud, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran - panoramio.jpg

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Commons category: Hashtrud
male population: 10517
female population: 10055

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Hashtrud () is a city in the Central District of Hashtrud County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

== History == Hashtrud is home to Zahhak Castle, named after Zahhak in ancient Persian mythology. The castle was inhabited by various Persian dynasties until the Timurid era.