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Bandar-e Māhshahr, Iran

Khuzestan · Iran

Bandar-e Māhshahr is a large city in Khuzestan, Iran with a population of 162,797. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

162,797 Population 6,228/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
9.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Bandar-e Māhshahr

Bandar-e Māhshahr

Bandar-e Mahshahr is a city in the Central District of Bandar Mahshahr County, Khuzestan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

People

Population162,797
Density6,228/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain9.8 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population162,797
Population Density6,228 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates30.5566°, 49.1885°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceKhuzestan
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average99°F (37°C)
Annual Precipitation9.8 inches (249 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bandar-e Māhshahr

Bandar-e Māhshahr is a large city in Iran (Khuzestan) with a population of 162,797. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 99°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Bandar-e Māhshahr

Bandar-e Māhshahr has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jul (39.9°C), the coldest is Jan (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 237 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C / 57°F 3.7° / 23.8° 53.4
Feb 15.6°C / 60°F 4.8° / 27.9° 24.9
Mar 19.4°C / 67°F 8.3° / 31.9° 37.4
Apr 25.8°C / 78°F 14° / 37.8° 10.8
May 32.3°C / 90°F 19.9° / 46.2° 9.1
Jun 38.2°C / 101°F 27.1° / 48.8° 0.1
Jul 39.9°C / 104°F 29.9° / 50.5° 1.8
Aug 39.1°C / 102°F 30° / 49.9° 1.1
Sep 35.9°C / 97°F 25.3° / 47.8° 0.1
Oct 30.2°C / 86°F 19.8° / 42.5° 4.1
Nov 22.4°C / 72°F 10.4° / 34.5° 48.9
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 5.9° / 27.5° 45.8
Bandar-e Māhshahr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 99°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 99°F Jul (37°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Iran avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average99°F (37°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area26.1 sq mi (67.7 km²)
Population Density6,228/sq mi
Coordinates30.5566°N, 49.1885°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.8"
74% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

260 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 8, 2019 31 km SE of Masjed Soleym?n, Iran M5.6 138 km
Nov 4, 1991 8 km NNW of Behbah?n, Iran M5.6 99 km
Apr 22, 1995 22 km NNE of Aghajari, Iran M5.3 78 km
Mar 19, 2018 17 km NE of Behbah?n, Iran M5.1 116 km
May 27, 2025 12 km WNW of Dehdasht, Iran M5.1 123 km
Oct 4, 2009 19 km ESE of Masjed Soleym?n, Iran M5.1 149 km
Nov 13, 1991 23 km NW of Behbah?n, Iran M5.1 88 km
Nov 5, 1991 7 km W of Behbah?n, Iran M5.0 94 km
Nov 10, 1991 2 km ESE of Behbah?n, Iran M5.0 103 km
Oct 1, 1990 46 km SW of Behbah?n, Iran M4.9 79 km
Nov 4, 1991 12 km NW of Behbah?n, Iran M4.9 93 km
Oct 31, 1991 9 km SW of Behbah?n, Iran M4.9 93 km
Jan 19, 2007 18 km N of R?mhormoz, Iran M4.9 107 km
Apr 18, 1995 18 km SE of Masjed Soleym?n, Iran M4.9 140 km
Feb 18, 2010 18 km NNW of Behbah?n, Iran M4.9 98 km
Jan 1, 1995 15 km ESE of Behbah?n, Iran M4.8 116 km
Nov 1, 1991 21 km NW of Behbah?n, Iran M4.8 85 km
Oct 14, 2016 37 km NNE of Aghajari, Iran M4.8 91 km
Apr 19, 1994 18 km NNW of R?mhormoz, Iran M4.8 103 km
Jun 29, 2005 18 km SE of R?mhormoz, Iran M4.8 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
May 89°F (32°C) 0.1 in
June 96°F (36°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 99°F (37°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 98°F (37°C) 0.0 in
September 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Bandar-e Māhshahr has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 55°F in January to 99°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Bandar-e Māhshahr

Institution Type Founded Website
Amir Kabir University University
Daneshgah Elmi Karbordi ( SBR ) College
Mahshahr Azad University University
Payam Noor University Bandar Imam Khomeini University
دانشکده مهندسی شیمی College
دانشگاه سما University

Schools in Bandar-e Māhshahr

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسه باهنر
مدرسه شاهد
مدرسه نمونه دولتی دانش پژوهان
دبستان ذهن برتر
دبیرستان مبتکران
هنرستان کار و دانش فارابی;دبیرستان بزرگسالان باقرالعلوم
دبستان غیردولتی کیهان
دبستان پسرانه سعدی
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Radio Stations near Bandar-e Māhshahr

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Bandar-e Māhshahr

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابخانه0.0
کتابخانه رسول اکرم0.0

Farmers Markets in Bandar-e Māhshahr

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
bahar market
بازار روز چمران
بازار مصلی
بازارچه کیمیا

Hotels in Bandar-e Māhshahr

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iranian Hotel
Sadaf
عمارة لطيف
مجتمع مروارید
هتل آزادی
هتل دریا
هتل مروارید

Restaurants in Bandar-e Māhshahr

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ash Abadan
Bagh Irooni Restaurant
Hajj Abdullah Pottage
HeydarBaba Restaurant
Nerges Restaurant
Piroz Restaurant
Sepahan restaurant
Sofi Restaurant
باشگاه میلاد نور
تالار صوفیا
رستوران بیستون
رستوران دا
رستوران و فست فود شهرکباب
کافه رستوران امی
کافه رستوران سنتی خان

Cafes in Bandar-e Māhshahr

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Namira Cafe
قهوه سرای موکا
کافه رستوران moment
کافه گرند
کافه مون Cafe Moon

Cinemas in Bandar-e Māhshahr

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sahel Cinama Sarbandar
سینما دریا

Theme Parks in Bandar-e Māhshahr

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

شهربازی یاس

Clinics in Bandar-e Māhshahr

10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Darmongah Tamin Ejtemaii
MRI
درمانگاه ۴۰۰ واحد
درمانگاه پارسیان
درمانگاه سینا
درمانگاه شفا
درمانگاه شهید بهشتی
كلينيك تخصصی ليزر پوست و مو ان سی
مرکز بهداشت فاز ۵
مرکز تصویربرداری امام حسن مجتبی (ع)

Train Stations in Bandar-e Māhshahr

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mahshahr Main Station
Sarbandar

Bus Stations in Bandar-e Māhshahr

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ترمینال خلیج فارس

Gas Stations in Bandar-e Māhshahr

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apadana Gas Station
CNG
IR #302359496
Mani & Baba Gas station
Pasargad Gas Station
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین فجرماهشهر
پمپ بنزین هفت تیر
پمپ بنزین و جایگاه CNG
جایگاه CNG
جایگاه ذوالفقار

Banks in Bandar-e Māhshahr

25 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ansar Bank
Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Maskan
Bank Mellat
Bank Mellat
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Pasargad
Bank Saderat Iran
Bank Sepah
Bank Sepah
Parsian Bank
Qarz Al-Hasaneh Mehr Iran Bank
Refah Bank
Resalat Bank
Sarmayeh Bank
Shahr Bank
Tejarat Bank
بانک تجارت
بانک تجارت
بانک تجارت
بانک صادرات

Shopping Malls in Bandar-e Māhshahr

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Naft Mall
مجتمع تجاری جواهر

Stadiums & Teams in Bandar-e Māhshahr

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bandar-e Māhshahr

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aghajari AirportAKWMedium Airport
Mahshahr AirportMRXMedium Airport
Omidiyeh AirportOMISmall Airport
Shadegan AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bandar-e Māhshahr

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post daftar
اداره پست بندر ماهشهر

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bandar-e Māhshahr

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Imam Khomeini
حسینیه ولی عصر
مسجد امام موسی کاظم(ع)
مسجد جامع
مسجد چهارده معصوم
مسجد حاج محمد جواد عریان
مسجد حاج محمد رفیع
مسجد دانشگاه
مسجد قاسم ابن الحسن
مسجد و مهدیه صاحب الزمان

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)

Around Bandar-e Māhshahr

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 10
Restaurants 11
Cafes 5
Supermarkets 12
Banks 14
Hotels 3
Libraries 2
Parks 101
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 7

🇮🇷 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 Bandar-e Māhshahr

What is the population of Bandar-e Māhshahr?

Bandar-e Māhshahr has a population of 162,797 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 6,228 people per square mile, spread across 26.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bandar-e Māhshahr?

Bandar-e Māhshahr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 99°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.8 inches.

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