Anbarabad

Anbarabad is a city in the Central District of Anbarabad County, Kerman province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It is located to the southwest of Jiroft, off the Road 91. The local economy is based on agriculture, with extensive fields around the city.

History
In 2003, Anbarabad County was recognized as a sub-provincial unit (county) and separated from Jiroft County.

Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 18,590 in 3,997 households. The following census in 2011 counted 18,731 people in 4,532 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 18,185 people in 5,285 households.

Geography
Most of the land around Anbarabad is steppe or sandy desert, but there is an extensive strip of fields between the city and the Route 91, indicating an agricultural importance in the area. Some species have been identified which are endemic to the Anbarabad area including those of the subfamily Thaumastellinae of the genus Thaumastella.