Aghuyeh, East Azerbaijan
| Aghuyeh اغويه | |
|---|---|
| village | |
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village view | |
  Aghuyeh | |
| Coordinates: 38°51′46″N 46°56′04″E / 38.86278°N 46.93444°ECoordinates: 38°51′46″N 46°56′04″E / 38.86278°N 46.93444°E | |
| Country |
 Iran |
| Province | East Azerbaijan |
| County | Kaleybar |
| Bakhsh | Central |
| Rural District | Misheh Pareh |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 250 |
| Time zone | IRST (UTC+3:30) |
| • Summer (DST) | IRDT (UTC+4:30) |
Aghuyeh (Persian: اغويه, also Romanized as Āghūyeh, Aghooyeh, Aghveyeh, and Āghvīyeh; also known as Agi)[1] is a village in Misheh Pareh Rural District, in the Central District of Kaleybar County, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 250, in 54 families.[2]
Situation
Before the Islamic Revolution, the village was famous for a holly family, who were considered to be the descendant of prophet of Islam. In addition, the village had two tea-houses to serve the numerous passengers who flocked from the county's villages to Kaleybar for bartering their produce in the town. The completion of Kaleybar--Oskolou road diminished Aghaweye's importance.
In recent years, some expatriates have returned and constructed retirement residences. The Mikandi Valley, near Aliabad village, is a popular tourist destination.
References
- ↑ Aghuyeh can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3051889" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
- ↑ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". Islamic Republic of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 2011-11-11.