Where Is Iran's Pineapple City, and Why Is It Famous?

According to SAEDNEWS, Pineapple is a delicious and popular fruit that originates from southern Brazil and Paraguay. This nutritious and highly favored fruit is also produced in Iran. Interestingly, there is a city in Iran known as the "Pineapple City," where pineapples are naturally grown. If you are a fan of this fruit and want to find out which city in Iran offers natural, organic, and delicious pineapples, stay with us.

Why Is Chabahar Called the Pineapple City?

Costa Rica is the largest producer of pineapples in the world, followed by Brazil and the Philippines. In Iran, pineapple cultivation began in 2016, with greenhouse production across the country and natural cultivation along the Makran coasts and in Chabahar.

The reason for the natural cultivation of pineapples in Chabahar is the favorable climate and the region's suitable conditions for growing and nurturing this fruit. The ability to cultivate pineapples in Chabahar has reduced dependency on imports and increased economic profits in the area.

Pineapples can even be produced at home with minimal cost in pots, provided proper care is taken. For greenhouse cultivation, a shading system and drip irrigation are required.

Where is Chabahar?

Chabahar is a city in the province of Sistan and Baluchestan, located in the southern part of the province. It is bordered to the south by the Sea of Oman, to the north by the city of Qasr-e-Qand, to the west by the city of Konarak, and to the east by the city of Dashtiari.

Historical and Tourist Attractions in Chabahar

Chabahar is home to several historical and tourist attractions, such as Tis Grand Mosque, Golafshan Mountains and Ghale porteghaliha.

Talab-e Lipar is the most astonishing sight in Chabahar. It is the only pink wetland in Iran and one of the four pink wetlands in the world.