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Ajab Shīr, Iran

East Azerbaijan · Iran

Ajab Shīr is a small city in East Azerbaijan, Iran with a population of 29,675. Elevation: 4,255 ft (1,297 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

29,675 Population 91/sq mi density
4,255 ft Elevation 1,297 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
12.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Ajab Shīr

Ajab Shīr

Ajab Shir is a city in the Central District of Ajab Shir County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the district and the county.

People

Population29,675
Density91/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain12.4 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation4,255 ft (1,297 m)
Population29,675
Population Density91 / sq mi
Elevation4,255 ft (1,297 m)
Coordinates37.4776°, 45.8943°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceEast Azerbaijan
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation12.4 inches (315 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.4 inches (6 cm)

About Ajab Shīr

Ajab Shīr is a small city in Iran (East Azerbaijan) with a population of 29,675. The city sits at an elevation of 4,255 feet (1,297 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Ajab Shīr

Ajab Shīr has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 288 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.5°C / 33°F -8.2° / 8.9° 41.6
Feb 2.7°C / 37°F -5.2° / 12.2° 33.7
Mar 7.2°C / 45°F -0.8° / 16.6° 50.0
Apr 13.7°C / 57°F 3.2° / 23.7° 47.5
May 18.8°C / 66°F 8.5° / 30.3° 33.9
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 16° / 35.2° 5.2
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 16.9° / 37.6° 2.9
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 18.1° / 36.3° 3.6
Sep 23°C / 73°F 12.1° / 33.8° 3.3
Oct 16.4°C / 62°F 6.9° / 26.6° 14.8
Nov 8.5°C / 47°F -0.2° / 18.8° 30.5
Dec 3.4°C / 38°F -3° / 11.8° 21.1
Ajab Shīr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,255 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above Iran avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,255 ft (1,297 m)
Area324.9 sq mi (841.5 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates37.4776°N, 45.8943°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
67% below Iran avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.32"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 30, 2025.

Aug 11, 2012 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran M6.4 125 km
Aug 11, 2012 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M6.2 126 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 136 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 135 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 143 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 122 km
Aug 15, 2012 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M5.3 124 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 141 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 135 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 102 km
Aug 27, 2017 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran M5.2 121 km
Aug 11, 2012 27 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 135 km
Aug 14, 2012 24 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 134 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 140 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 137 km
Aug 11, 2012 29 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 130 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 132 km
Nov 16, 2012 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 135 km
Mar 13, 1992 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 105 km
Jan 29, 2020 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran M4.9 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in Wettest
May 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in

Ajab Shīr has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Ajab Shīr

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
moghadas school
دبیرستان دخترانه ولایت
دبستان خلیج فارس
آموزشگاه استثنایی
دبستان رقیه
کانون فرهنگی تربیتی شهید زنده دل
دبیرستان دخترانه عصمتیه
کانون فرهنگی تربیتی کانون عصمت
مدرسه راهنمایی دخترانه محدثه
مدرسه راهنمایی دخترانه محدثه
دبیرستان پش دانشگاهی غیر انتفاعی
دبیرستان دوره اول مدرس و رجایی
دبیرستان وپیش دانشگاهی رازی
مدرسه غیرانتفاعی امام علی
دبیرستان علامه حلی عجب شیر
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Radio Stations near Ajab Shīr

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ajab Shīr

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
خانه تاریخی سیف العلما
کوچه 72ملت
کوچه72ملت
موزه مردم شناسی جنوب سهند بناب
یگان حفاظت میراث فرهنگی

Libraries in Ajab Shīr

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0
کتابخانه ابن سینا0.0
کتابخانه عمومی0.0
کتابخانه عمومی کوثر0.0

Farmers Markets in Ajab Shīr

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
بازار بزرگ بناب
بازار تاریخی مسگران بناب
بازار خشکبار قدیم
بازار فرش خیام
پاساژ پورصادق
سامان مئیدانی
سرای حافظ
میدان خشکبار عجب شیر

Hotels in Ajab Shīr

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

هتل پردیس عجب شیر

Castles in Ajab Shīr

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

بویوک قره داغ
قره بند

Train Stations in Ajab Shīr

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ajabshir Railway Station
Dizj Road Bonab railway station
Parviz Bahman
Parviz Bahman
ایستگاه راه آهن دیزج رود بناب

Gas Stations in Ajab Shīr

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CNG
IR #1003992687
IR #370462709
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین عجب شیر
پمپ بنزین و سی ان جی نیلوفری ( وکیلی )
جایگاه CNG
جایگاه دو منظوره پدیده آذربایجان

Banks in Ajab Shīr

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Mellat
Bank Saderat Iran
Bank Sepah
بانک تجارت
بانک رفاه
بانک کشاورزی
بانک ملی

Stadiums & Teams in Ajab Shīr

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ajab Shīr

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Sahand Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ajab Shīr

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tabriz International AirportTBZLarge Airport
Khaneh AirportKHASmall Airport
Sahand AirportACPSmall Airport
Vayqan Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ajab Shīr

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
اداره پست شهرستان عجب شیر

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ajab Shīr

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
حسینیه امام زمان
مسجد پادگان عجب شیر
مسجد جامع روستای شیراز
مسجد جامع عجب شیر
مسجد حضرت ابوالفضل
مسجد خاتم الانبیا
مسجد کوثر
مسجد ولیعصر (عج)

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran

🇮🇷 About Iran

Capital Tehran
Population 81,800,269
Area 1,648,000 km²
GDP (USD) $457,510,482,317
GDP per capita $5,049
HDI 0.774
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.6%
Urban population 76.7%
Currency IRR (Rial)
Languages Persian (Farsi)
Calling code +98
TLD .ir
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ajab Shīr

What is the population of Ajab Shīr?

Ajab Shīr has a population of 29,675 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 324.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ajab Shīr?

Ajab Shīr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.4 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.

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