Babol

Babol (باوول/Bavul in Mazanderani, بابل in Persian) is a city in the Iranian province of Mazandaran, north-east of Tehran and about 30 kilometers far from Sari. It is the region's chief commercial centre and was once the major trading center of northern Iran. The population is estimated at 204,878 as of 2005.[1]

1 History
2 Geography and climate
3 Landmarks
4 Economy
5 Colleges and universities
6 External link
7 Categories

History

Founded in the 16th century, it was built on the site of the ancient city of Mamter. Babol was formerly called Barforushdeh and Barforush afterwards.

Geography and climate

Located around 20 kilometers south of Caspian Sea in the west bank of Babol Rood river. The city receives abundant rainfall annually. Babol borders Babolsar to the north, Qaem Shahr and Savad Kooh to the east, and Amol to the west.

Map showing the location of Babol county as well as Babol city in Mazandaran

Landmarks

The palace of Abbas I's ruins are in the city.

Economy

Food and textiles — as well as other processed goods — are produced. The fruits grown and processed in Babol include oranges, lemons, and tangerines. There are many rice farms around the city, and tea, tobacco, and cotton have been processed in the past — about 20 years ago. Babol is more commercial compared to most nearby cities.