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Binalud, Iran

Binalud () is a city in Ahmadabad District of Mashhad County, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran. Along with Golbahar, Binalud is one of the two planned cities of the province.

Etymology

The city is named after Mount Binalud.

History

The Binalud New City Development Company (شرکت عمران شهر جديد بينالود), as a state-owned company and a subsidiary of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, took over the design and construction of the new city on 24 February 1992 as the executor of the city. The master plan for the new city of Binalud was approved by the Supreme Council of Architecture and Urban Development (شورای ‌عالی‌ معماری‌ و شهرسازی) of the country on 19 March 2003, and was notified for implementation in 2006 by the then Minister of Housing and Urban Development. The Binalud New City Development Company is in charge of the construction of this industrial and residential city using "the latest achievements and new technology in urban planning and architecture, and utilizing experienced engineers and consultants."

Geography

It has an area of about , of which are residential. The city of Binalud is situated near the south-eastern foot of Binalud Mountain Range. The city is located away from the city of Nishapur, the third largest city of the Eastern Provinces of Iran and away from Mashhad, the second largest city of the country.

Economy

The city's economy is dependent on Binalood Wind Farm and IKCO Kohrasan.

Transportation

With the help of Road 44, this city is located near the intersection of this road with two main national roads of 97 and 95. The two bigger cities of Mashhad and Nishapur are also the closest vital cities of the country to this city. This city is also connected to the Iran's train network.

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