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Bāft, Iran

Kerman · Iran

Bāft is a mid-size city in Kerman, Iran with a population of 34,517. Elevation: 7,441 ft (2,268 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

34,517 Population 4,590/sq mi density
7,441 ft Elevation 2,268 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
6.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Bāft

Bāft

Baft is a city in the Central District of Baft County, Kerman province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It is 155 kilometres (96 mi) southwest of Kerman. Baft has an elevation of about 2,280 metres (7,480 ft).

People

Population34,517
Density4,590/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain6.5 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation7,441 ft (2,268 m)
Population34,517
Population Density4,590 / sq mi
Elevation7,441 ft (2,268 m)
Coordinates29.2331°, 56.6022°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceKerman
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation6.5 inches (165 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bāft

Bāft is a mid-size city in Iran (Kerman) with a population of 34,517. The city sits at an elevation of 7,441 feet (2,268 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Bāft

Bāft has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 173 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.2°C / 40°F -5.7° / 15.7° 39.8
Feb 6.4°C / 44°F -4.2° / 18.8° 18.6
Mar 9.6°C / 49°F -3.2° / 22.9° 26.7
Apr 14.5°C / 58°F 2° / 25.8° 31.9
May 19.7°C / 67°F 6.9° / 32.7° 12.7
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 13.9° / 36.9° 0.4
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 16.9° / 38.2° 10.6
Aug 25.3°C / 78°F 12.5° / 36.7° 7.9
Sep 22.9°C / 73°F 12.4° / 33.3° 0.9
Oct 17.3°C / 63°F 6.9° / 29.4° 1.3
Nov 10.5°C / 51°F 0.3° / 23.7° 8.9
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F -3.9° / 18.8° 12.9
Bāft enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,441 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above Iran avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,441 ft (2,268 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Population Density4,590/sq mi
Coordinates29.2331°N, 56.6022°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.5"
83% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.46"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

341 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 29, 2025.

Mar 14, 1998 52 km ESE of Kerman, Iran M6.6 141 km
Mar 4, 1999 110 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran M6.6 115 km
Feb 28, 2006 111 km NNW of M?n?b, Iran M6.0 126 km
Feb 14, 2003 104 km NNW of M?n?b, Iran M5.6 134 km
May 19, 1992 114 km ESE of D?r?b, Iran M5.6 143 km
Apr 19, 1997 102 km N of M?n?b, Iran M5.6 136 km
Mar 4, 1999 110 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran M5.6 114 km
Feb 26, 1996 112 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran M5.5 114 km
Jan 21, 2013 37 km E of Kerman, Iran M5.5 148 km
Mar 5, 2000 86 km NNE of Bandar Abbas, Iran M5.4 144 km
Dec 19, 1991 109 km NNE of M?n?b, Iran M5.4 143 km
Feb 26, 1996 107 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran M5.4 110 km
Oct 20, 1997 97 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran M5.4 104 km
Jul 31, 2010 33 km SE of Bards?r, Iran M5.4 56 km
Mar 4, 1999 93 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran M5.3 100 km
Mar 27, 2020 118 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran M5.3 121 km
Mar 4, 1999 110 km N of M?n?b, Iran M5.3 133 km
Mar 5, 2015 104 km NNW of M?n?b, Iran M5.2 134 km
Apr 25, 2007 111 km N of Bandar Abbas, Iran M5.2 122 km
Mar 4, 1999 90 km S of K?h Sef?d, Iran M5.2 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
October 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
November 49°F (9°C) 0.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in

Bāft has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and September the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Bāft

Institution Type Founded Website
Baft Payamenoor University University - ,
دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی بافت University - ,
مجتمع آموزش عالی بافت University - ,

Schools in Bāft

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسه رضوان Rezvan School - - - -
مدرسه شهدا-نیایش - - - -
دبیرستان دخترانه خدیجه کبری - - - -
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Libraries in Bāft

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابخانه عمومی شهیدمفتح0.0

Hotels in Bāft

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

هتل ۴ستاره بام بافت
هتل شایگان

Restaurants in Bāft

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

breakfast resturant
باغ رستوران پروشات
تالار و مجتمع گردشگری کاوه

Clinics in Bāft

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baft clinic

Dentists in Bāft

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

کلینیک دندانپزشکی بافت

Gas Stations in Bāft

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین امیری
جایگاه CNG
مجتمع زیگورات
مجتمع زیگورات

Banks in Bāft

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Maskan
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Sepah
Mehr Eqtesad Bank
بانک تجارت

Stadiums & Teams in Bāft

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bāft

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bardsir Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bāft

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مصلی شهر بافت

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
2,268 m (7,441 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 Bāft

What is the population of Bāft?

Bāft has a population of 34,517 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 4,590 people per square mile, spread across 7.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bāft?

Bāft enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.5 inches.

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