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Alvand, Iran
Qazvin Province · Iran
Alvand is a mid-size city in Qazvin Province, Iran with a population of 90,000. Elevation: 4,081 ft (1,244 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Alvand
Alvand is a subrange of the Zagros Mountains in western Iran located 10 km south of the city of Hamadan in Hamadan province. Its summit has an elevation of 3,580 m (11,750 ft). The main body of the Alvand range extends for about 50 km from east to west, while their maximum north–south width is about 30 km. Formed as part of the Zagros orogeny in the late Jurassic and early Cretaceous, the mountains rise sharply from the surrounding plains and are scored by many deep valleys. The mountains are mostly granite and diorite, which are types of intrusive rock.
People
Climate
| Population | 90,000 |
| Population Density | 15,385 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1893°, 50.0643° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
| Country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| State / Province | Qazvin Province |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.1 inches (332 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Alvand
Alvand is a mid-size city in Iran (Qazvin Province) with a population of 90,000. The city sits at an elevation of 4,081 feet (1,244 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.
Climate in Alvand
Alvand has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 316 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above Iran avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1893°N, 50.0643°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1990 | CASPIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.0 m | 40,000 | 104 km |
| 1608 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,000 | 46 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Damavand | Stratovolcano | 5,670 m (18,602 ft) | -5350 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in |
Alvand has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.1").
Schools in Alvand
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| کانون فرهنگی تربیتی امام خمینی | - | - | - | - |
| Mehr & mah lenguage institute | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان | - | - | - | - |
| هنرستان کار و دانش حنانه | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه نواب صفوی | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Alvand
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Alvand
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ab anbar(Cistern) sardar | ||||
| Ab anbar(Cistern) sardar | ||||
| Bolour Bathhouse (Stone Museum) | ||||
| Bolour Bathhouse (Stone Museum) | ||||
| Chehel Soton Museum (40-Pillars) | ||||
| Chehel Soton Museum (40-Pillars) | ||||
| Darbkoshk Gate | ||||
| Darbkoshk Gate | ||||
| Emarat-e Honar | ||||
| Emarat-e Honar | ||||
| Grand Hotel | ||||
| Grand Hotel | ||||
| Museum of holy defense of 8 year war against Saddam Hossein | ||||
| Museum of holy defense of 8 year war against Saddam Hossein | ||||
| Old gate Tehran | ||||
| Old gate Tehran | ||||
| Qajar Hammam (Turkish Bath Museum) | ||||
| Qajar Hammam (Turkish Bath Museum) | ||||
| Qazvin Museum | ||||
| Qazvin Museum | ||||
| Sa'dossaltane Caravansaray (inn) | ||||
| Sa'dossaltane Caravansaray (inn) | ||||
| Shahrebani(historic former police) | ||||
| Shahrebani(historic former police) |
Libraries in Alvand
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andishe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ayatollah Bahjat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ayatollah Bahjat Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Construction site of Qazvin Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dehkhoda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Imam Khomeini Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kanon parvaresh fekri jodkan va nojavanan | 0.0 | |||||
| Yadegar emam public library | 0.0 | |||||
| فرهنگ سرای شهید رجایی | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه شهدا | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه شهدا | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه کاشانی | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه کاشانی | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه کمال آباد | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه ی مرکزی | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Alvand
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazar Rooz | |||||
| Friday Market | |||||
| Mahdiye Market | |||||
| Sepah Market | |||||
| Sepah Market | |||||
| بازارچه مرکزی کابل البرز | |||||
| بازارچه مرکزی کابل البرز |
Hotels in Alvand
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Alvand
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Alvand
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Alvand
10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Alvand
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Alvand
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Alvand
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Alvand
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Alvand
19 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Alvand
23 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Alvand
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Alvand
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| disable people stadium | ||
| Sardar Azadegan Stadium | ||
| Shahid Rajaei Stadium |
Airports Near Alvand
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Qazvin Airport | GZW | Medium Airport |
| Ramsar Airport | RZR | Medium Airport |
| Esfarvarin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hezar Jolfa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Khar Rud Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Qazvin Azadi Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Alvand
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post office | |
| اداره پست محمدیه |
Treatment Centers in Alvand
27 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 24h Clinic of Minoudar | ||
| Boo Alii Sina Clinic | ||
| Dr Jamshidi building | ||
| Emam Ali Clinic 24hours | ||
| Farhangian Clinic | ||
| Ghaem Clinic | ||
| Goharshad Clinic | ||
| Parsian | ||
| Saadi health unit(government clinic) | ||
| Sina Clinic | ||
| Specialized clinics | ||
| Specialized Clinics of Velayat Hospital | ||
| درمانگاه الوند | ||
| درمانگاه دندانپزشکی ملاصدرا | ||
| درمانگاه عمومی و تخصصی هلال احمر | ||
| فيزيوتراپي رهرو | ||
| کلینیک تغدیه و رژیم درمانی رویا اقمشه | ||
| کلینیک خواب دکتر خامنه پور | ||
| کلینیک روانشناسی مهر درخشان | ||
| کلینیک زیبایی الیزه | ||
| کلینیک فیزیوتراپی فارابی | ||
| مجموعه درمانی آوای مهر امین | ||
| مرکز بهداشت شهید بلندیان | ||
| مرکز لیزر آفرینش | ||
| مرکز لیزر الیت قزوین | ||
| مرکز لیزر هور | ||
| مرکز لیزر و کلینیک زیبایی و پوست رزت - roset |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Alvand
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abolfazl Mosque | |
| Al Mahdi Mosque | |
| Baghiatollah Azam Mosque | |
| Ghamar e Bani Hashem Mosque | |
| Imam Hossein mosque | |
| Imam Sajjad Mosque | |
| Qadim Abad major Hosseiniyah | |
| Seyed AlShohada Mosque | |
| حسینیه جواد الائمه | |
| مسجد امام خمینی | |
| مسجد امام رضا | |
| مسجد امام علی | |
| مسجد حضرت رقیه (س) | |
| مسجد زین العابدین | |
| مسجد ولیعصر |
Quick Facts
Around Alvand
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇮🇷 About Iran
Frequently Asked Questions About Alvand
What is the population of Alvand?
Alvand has a population of 90,000 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 15,385 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Alvand?
Alvand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.1 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.