Miandoab

Miandoab (Persian: مياندوآب‎; also Romanized as Mīāndoāb, Meyāndoāb, Mīāndowāb, Mīāndow Āb, Mīāndūāb, Mīyāndoāb, and Miyāndūāb; Azerbaijani: قوشاچای - Qoşaçay) 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. 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. Miandoab is located between the counties of Bukan, Malekan, Mahabad, and Shahin Dezh. In addition, it joins the three provinces...