Babol (Persian: بابل; pronunciation ) is a city in the Central District of Babol County, Mazandaran province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Babol is divided into two metropolitan areas (under … See more

In 2012 population census of the city, the population was 219,467 people (79,837 households) and a population of 495,472 people in the … See more

Commerce and trading are the backbone of the city's economy since it is the largest commercial center for Mazandaran province, partially … See more

Founded by the Safavids in the 16th century, it was built on the site of the ancient city of Mamtir (deriving from "Mah Mithra" "great See more

The city is located approximately 20 kilometers south of the Caspian Sea on the west bank of Babolrud River and receives abundant … See more

The ruins of Shah Abbas I's palace are located in the city. Mohammad Hassan Khan bridge is also one of the most ancient buildings of … See more

Almost all of the city transportation is by car, buses and other road vehicles. Thus, Babol is highly dependent on the regional highway network … See more