Najafabad
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Coordinates: 32°38′N 51°22′E / 32.633°N 51.367°E
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  Najafabad
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| Coordinates: 32°38′N 51°22′E / 32.633°N 51.367°E | |
| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Istfahan Province |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 208,647 |
Najafabad is a city in Isfahan Province, Iran. In 2006 it had an estimated population of 208,647[1] (1991 pop. 160,004), (2002 pop. 200,000). It is located west of Isfahan and is increasingly becoming a part of Isfahan Metropolitan area.
Najafabad is the birthplace of Grand Ayatollah Hossein-Ali Montazeri and Mostafa Moeen. It is also the hometown of Iranian-American poet Dr. Mahnaz Badihian
The city serves as a trade center for agricultural products in the region, and is noted for its pomegranates.
One of the attractions of Najafabad is "Arg-e Sheykh Bahaie" that recently has been repaired.
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