Shabestar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shabestar شبستر
City
Shabestar Location in Iran
Country	Iran
Province	East Azerbaijan
County	Shabestar
District	Central
Population  (2016)
• Total	22,181
Time zone	UTC+3:30 (IRST)

Shabestar (pronounced Shah-beh-STAR) is a city located in the East Azerbaijan province of Iran. It's an important city because it's the main center, or capital, of both the Shabestar County and its Central District.

People and Population

Who Lives in Shabestar?

The people who live in Shabestar are mainly Azerbaijanis. They are an ethnic group mostly found in the Azerbaijan region.

How Many People Live Here?

Shabestar has been growing! In 2006, about 13,857 people lived there. By 2011, the population grew to 15,663. The latest count in 2016 showed that 22,181 people call Shabestar home.

Location and Economy

Shabestar is located close to Tabriz, which is the capital city of the province. The city is also on a major railway line. This railway connects Tehran and Tabriz to Turkey and Europe. This makes Shabestar an important stop for travel and trade.

The city's economy has also grown a lot because of a university built there. This university is called 'Azad' university. It helps bring more people and development to the area.

Historic Places to See

Shabestar has several old and interesting places that show its history. These include:

• Mosque of Tasouj
• Mojoumbar Church
• Sohrol Church
• Mosque Sheykh Esmayil Shabestari
• Great Jameh Mosque
• Khalil Shrine
• Rudqat Bridge

These sites are important parts of Shabestar's cultural heritage.