Ayiz

Ayiz is a small rural settlement situated in the East Azerbaijan Province of Iran. It falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Sarab County and is part of the central district of the county. The village is located in a mountainous region, with a landscape characterized by foothills, pasture lands, and scattered orchards.

The population of Ayiz is modest, ranging in the low hundreds according to the most recent census data. The inhabitants are predominantly ethnic Azerbaijanis who speak Azerbaijani Turkish as their native language while also using Persian for official and educational purposes. The village's social fabric is closely knit, with extended families playing a key role in community life.

Agriculture is the principal economic activity in Ayiz. Local farmers cultivate cereals such as wheat and barley, and raise livestock including sheep and goats. Irrigation from nearby streams supports cultivation of vegetables and fruit trees, especially walnuts and almonds. Seasonal migration of some residents to larger urban centers for work has contributed to modest remittance inflows.

Ayiz holds a number of small cultural and religious sites, including a local mosque that serves as a center for communal gatherings. Traditional music and crafts, particularly carpet weaving, are practiced by older inhabitants. While the village has seen limited infrastructural development, it remains largely dependent on the surrounding natural environment for its livelihood.