Abadeh

Abadeh (Persian: آباده) is the capital of Abadeh County in Fars province, Iran. With a population of 59,241 (est. 2007), it is situated at an elevation of 6200 feet in a fertile plain on the high road between Isfahan and Shiraz.

It is the largest city in the Abadeh-Eghlid district, which is famed for its carved wood-work, made of the wood of pear and box trees. Sesame oil, castor oil, grain, and various fruits. The area is also famous for its Abadeh rugs.