Jolfa, Iran

Jolfa
Persian: جلفا
City
Central square of Jolfa
Jolfa
Coordinates: 38°56′19″N 45°37′31″E / 38.93861°N 45.62528°E / 38.93861; 45.62528
CountryIran
ProvinceEast Azerbaijan
CountyJolfa
DistrictCentral
Elevation
710 m (2,330 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Total
8,810
Time zoneUTC+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.