Mahabad County (Persian: شهرستان مهاباد) is located in West Azerbaijan province, Iran. The capital of the county is Mahabad. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 197,441, in 42,493 families.[1] Because of its strategic position and its proximity with the border the city is a stop for many travelers.

Mahabad County شهرستان مهاباد
County
Nickname:  سابلاغ
Location of Mahabad County in West Azerbaijan province
Location of West Azerbaijan province in Iran
Coordinates: 36°39′N 45°42′E
Country	Iran
Province	West Azerbaijan
Capital	Mahabad
Districts	2 (2006)
Area
• Total	2,591 km2 (1,000 sq mi)
Population  (2006)
• Total	197,441
• Density	76/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+3:30 (IRST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+4:30 (IRDT)
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Geography

The climate is mountainous with cold winters and temperate summers. Mahabad river flows through the capital.

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[de] Mahabad (Verwaltungsbezirk)