Estahban
Estahban
Persian: استهبان | |
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City | |
| Coordinates: 29°07′37″N 54°02′22″E / 29.12694°N 54.03944°E | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| County | Estahban |
| District | Central |
| Population (2016) | |
• Total | 36,410 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Area code | 071-53 |
| Website | www |
Estahban (Persian: استهبان and Arabic: اصطهبانات) is a city in the Central District of Estahban County, Fars province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.
The area surrounding Estahban is very fertile, being the largest producer of dried figs, saffron, grain, cotton, walnuts, almonds, grapes and other fruits in the Middle East. Estahban has been the most famous provider of figs to the world. It is also one of the biggest producers of saffron.