Najafabad Persian:نجفآباد | |
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City | |
 Sheikhbahaei Fort | |
  Najafabad | |
| Coordinates:32°37′59″N51°21′54″E / 32.63306°N 51.36500°E /32.63306; 51.36500[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Isfahan |
| County | Najafabad |
| District | Central |
| Established | 1613 A.D.[2] |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dr. Mohammad Maghzi[2] |
| Area | |
• Total | 87.772 km2 (33.889 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[3] | |
• 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])[a] is a city in theCentral District ofNajafabad County,Isfahan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[5]
Najafabad is west ofIsfahan 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 itspomegranates andalmonds. One of the attractions of Najafabad is the "Arg-e Sheykh Bahaie", which has recently been repaired.
The area of modern day Najafabad was originally calledDahan (Persian:دهان). However, during the time of theSafavid ShahAbbas the Great, the Shah wanted to send a gift containing jewellery and coins to theSanctuary of Imam Ali in the city ofNajaf,Iraq, and (according to the legend) as the caravan of camels carrying the gift was traveling towards Najaf, it stopped at Dahan near the city ofIsfahan and refused to move. Following this,Shaykh Baha al-Din relayed to Shah Abbas, thatImam Ali himself had manifested to him in a dream and ordered to use the gift to build in the area where the caravan had stopped. The Shah concurred, and thus the city developed and came to be known as Najaf Abad, or literally "City of Najaf."
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 206,114 in 54,529 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 221,814 people in 64,612 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 235,281 people in 72,799 households.[3]
the city of Najafabad is known for its vast gardens, delicious food and friendly folk. It is home to many Iranian ethnicities but has a dominantPersian population; plusLurs,Azeris, IranianGeorgians andAfghans.
Najafabad is not only a trade centre for towns near but also a cultural centre for people ofIsfahan province. One of the few Iranian legal indie music festivals is held annually inKharoun theatre in Najafabad.[8]
Najafabad has acold desert climate (KöppenBWk).
Najafabad is located in a plain with a moderate and relatively dry climate. The average annual rainfall is 120 mm, which occurs mostly in cold seasons. The absolute maximum temperature of the atmosphere is 38 degrees and the absolute minimum temperature is 9.5 degrees and the average annual temperature is 15.8 degrees. The height of this city is 1600 meters above sea level.
Reduction of rainfall, excessive use of wells and improper use of water resources play an important role in the recent drought in Isfahan province. Najafabad plain is one of the basins located in this province.[9]
| Climate data for Najafabad | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 8.3 (46.9) | 12.1 (53.8) | 17.5 (63.5) | 22.9 (73.2) | 28.8 (83.8) | 34.4 (93.9) | 36.5 (97.7) | 35.0 (95.0) | 31.2 (88.2) | 24.6 (76.3) | 15.2 (59.4) | 10.1 (50.2) | 23.1 (73.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 1.0 (33.8) | 4.3 (39.7) | 9.6 (49.3) | 15.5 (59.9) | 21.5 (70.7) | 27.3 (81.1) | 29.9 (85.8) | 28.4 (83.1) | 24.0 (75.2) | 17.4 (63.3) | 8.5 (47.3) | 3.2 (37.8) | 15.9 (60.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −5.5 (22.1) | −3.2 (26.2) | 0.9 (33.6) | 6.5 (43.7) | 11.9 (53.4) | 17.9 (64.2) | 21.4 (70.5) | 20.0 (68.0) | 15.0 (59.0) | 8.9 (48.0) | 1.4 (34.5) | −3.3 (26.1) | 7.7 (45.8) |
| Averageprecipitation mm (inches) | 23 (0.9) | 21 (0.8) | 25 (1.0) | 19 (0.7) | 14 (0.6) | 2 (0.1) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 8 (0.3) | 21 (0.8) | 20 (0.8) | 153 (6) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 1.0 mm) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
| Averagerelative humidity (%) | 51 | 43 | 35 | 31 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 27 | 46 | 55 | 31 |
| Source:https://en.climate-data.org/asia/iran/isfahan/najaf-abad-6124/ | |||||||||||||
Najafbad is home to8th Najaf Ashraf Division, which was highly involved inIran–Iraq War. AlsoSaheb-a-zaman corps ofIRGC is highly present as they have a stronghold in the eastern entrance of the town. Other notable military Basis are Quds stronghold, Ashura brigade and 3rd Imam Hossein and 2nd Imam Hassanparamilitary bases which makes Najafabad one of the most militarised cities in Iran; for each five Najafabadis there is one IRGC or police force present in the city or strongholds.[10]
Najafabad was home to several gang activities, weapon sales and drug distribution systems controlled by notorious and unknown criminal system still being investigated by the authorities; their secrecy and network is still one of the most mysterious criminal organisations in Iran. In 2019 by the help ofIrgc,Basij Mobilisation and security forces andPolice some of the criminals were hunted down and executed but still not much informations is in hand about them.[11]
Najafabad is home to theIslamic Azad University Najafabad Branch,Payame Noor university of Najafabad,University of applied science and technology (Elmi-Karbordi) of Najafabad.
Najafabad is also home to famousShahid Montazeri school. AlsoImam Sadegh high school andShahid Ezhei - Tizhooshan.[12]
As of 2024, the city of Najafabad has 1 sister city:
Najafabad is the birthplace of:
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