Khalkhal, Iran

Khalkhal (Persian: خلخال, romanized: Khalkhāl), formerly and locally known as Herowabad (Azerbaijani: هیرو, romanized: Hirow and Persian: هروآباد) is a city in the Central District of Khalkhal County, Ardabil province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. The majority of population speaks Azeri.

For the administrative division of Ardabil province, see Khalkhal County. For other places with the same name, see Khalkhal.
Khalkhal
Persian: خلخال
Azerbaijani: هیرو • Hirow
City
City view
Khalkhal
Coordinates: 37°36′53″N 48°31′53″E
CountryIran
ProvinceArdabil
CountyKhalkhal
DistrictCentral
Population
 (2016)
 • Total39,304
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
Websitewww.khalkhalim.com
Khalkhal, Iran at GEOnet Names Server

At the 2006 census, its population was 38,521 in 9,619 households. The following census in 2011 counted 41,165 people in 11,213 households. The 2016 census showed a population of 39,304 people in 11,501 households.

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