Kaleybar ; also
Romanized as
Kalibar,
Kalipar,
Keleibar, and
Keleivar) is a city in and the capital of
Kaleybar County,
East Azerbaijan Province,
Iran. According to the 2006 census, Kaleybar, with a population of 9,030 in 2,397 families, is the 25th most populated city of the province. In recent year the city has become a tourist destination thanks to its proximity to
Babak Castle. In addition, as a result of geopolitical developments Kaleybar is gradually replacing
Ahar as the capital city of
Qareh Dagh region.