Jolfa, Iran
Jolfa
Persian: جلفا | |
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City | |
Central square of Jolfa | |
| Coordinates: 38°56′19″N 45°37′31″E / 38.93861°N 45.62528°E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | East Azerbaijan |
| County | Jolfa |
| District | Central |
| Elevation | 710 m (2,330 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 8,810 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Jolfa (Persian: جلفا) is a city in the Central District of Jolfa County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Jolfa is separated by the Aras River from its namesake, the town of Julfa on the Azerbaijan side of the border. The two towns are linked by a road bridge and a railway bridge.