Achachi

Achachi is a city in the Central District of Mianeh County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as the administrative center for Qaflankuh-e Gharbi Rural District.

Etymology
According to Vladimir Minorsky, the name "Achachi" is derived from the Mongolian language and means "carriers of loads (achān)".

Language and ethnicity
The Achachi people are Azerbaijani and speak Azerbaijani Turkish.

Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, Achachi's population was 3,777 in 1,020 households, when it was a village in Qaflankuh-e Gharbi Rural District. The following census in 2011 counted 3,683 people in 1,151 households. The 2016 census measured the population as 3,647 people in 1,190 households, by which time the village had been elevated to the status of a city.

Geography
Two large rivers of Azerbaijan meet in this city, one is Giziluzen and the other is Miyanachay. In the southern part of the city, the Gaflankuh mountain range and its tunnels, as well as the Maiden's Tower and the Maiden's Bridge, have created a beautiful nature that engages the brain of every spectator. This city is the center of Qaflankuh-e Gharbi village. The Tehran-Tabriz-Europe transit road passes through the center of the city.

Economy
The presence of numerous supermarkets along the way has turned this city into a market for dried fruits, dairy products and souvenirs in Azerbaijan.

Sports
The city is famous for training highly qualified athletes in weightlifting and cycling.