Kaleybar

Kaleybar
Persian: كليبر
City
Kaleybar in May 2013
Kaleybar
Coordinates: 38°51′59″N 47°02′26″E / 38.86639°N 47.04056°E / 38.86639; 47.04056
CountryIran
ProvinceEast Azerbaijan
CountyKaleybar
DistrictCentral
Population
 (2016)
  Total
9,324
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Kaleybar (Azerbaijani and Persian: كليبر) is a city in the Central District of Kaleybar County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

In recent years, the city has become a tourist destination due to its proximity to Babak Castle. In addition, as a result of geopolitical developments Kaleybar is gradually replacing Ahar as the capital city of Qareh Dagh region.