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Bābelābād, Iran

West Azerbaijan · Iran

Bābelābād is a small town in West Azerbaijan, Iran with a population of 1,200. Elevation: 3,468 ft (1,057 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

1,200 Population 16/sq mi density
3,468 ft Elevation 1,057 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
10.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Bābelābād

Qarah Zia ol Din is a city in the Central District of Chaypareh County, West Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

People

Population1,200
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain10.4 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation3,468 ft (1,057 m)
Population1,200
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation3,468 ft (1,057 m)
Coordinates38.8774°, 45.0955°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceWest Azerbaijan
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation10.4 inches (264 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Bābelābād

Bābelābād is a small town in Iran (West Azerbaijan) with a population of 1,200. The city sits at an elevation of 3,468 feet (1,057 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Bābelābād experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,468 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below Iran avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,468 ft (1,057 m)
Area75.0 sq mi (194.2 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates38.8774°N, 45.0955°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.4"
73% below Iran avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 1.77"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

260 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 13, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 139 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 76 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 53 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 76 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 51 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 51 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 131 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 143 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 128 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 142 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 107 km
Aug 15, 2012 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M5.3 146 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 42 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 51 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 139 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 138 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 46 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 48 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 110 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 108 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 114 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 118 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 139 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 157 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
October 56°F (14°C) 0.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 1.0 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in

Bābelābād has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.2").

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Farmers Markets in Bābelābād

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
میدان گندم

Gas Stations in Bābelābād

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IR #372059550

Ski Resorts Near Bābelābād

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Bābelābād

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Maku National AirportIMQMedium Airport
Khoy AirportKHYSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
1,090 m (3,576 ft)

🇮🇷 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 Bābelābād

What is the population of Bābelābād?

Bābelābād has a population of 1,200 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 75.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bābelābād?

Bābelābād has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.4 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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