Astara, Iran
Astara
آستارا | |
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City | |
Skyline of Astara | |
| Coordinates: 38°25′19″N 48°52′09″E / 38.42194°N 48.86917°E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Gilan |
| County | Astara |
| District | Central |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Meysam Alvanpour |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 51,579 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
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.