Naghadeh

Naghadeh (نقده) is a city in central Āz̄ārbāyjān-e Ghārbī Province, about 50 km south of Urmia. Located near Lake Urmia, the area is agricultural with a mixed population of Azeris and Kurds.

The climate is semi-arid with cold winters and warm summers.

The town serves as a quiet base for exploring the surrounding region, with its own charms including traditional architecture, local bazaars, and the warm hospitality of its residents. Visitors who take the time to explore beyond the main thoroughfares will discover a side of Iran that few international travellers see — authentic, unhurried, and deeply rooted in centuries of tradition.

By Plane

Urmia Airport (OMH) is about 60 km north.

By Train

By Car / Road

Naghadeh is on the road between Urmia and Mahabad. Buses from Urmia.

Compact. Taxis.

• Lake Urmia shore — The lake is about 15 km east.
• Naghadeh Bazaar — Local market.

• Budget: Guesthouses from 400,000 rials.

• Urmia (50 km, 45 minutes) — Provincial capital.
• Mahabad (50 km, 1 hour) — Kurdish centre.
• Miandoab (40 km, 40 minutes).