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Behbahān, Iran
Khuzestan · Iran
Behbahān is a mid-size city in Khuzestan, Iran with a population of 79,327. Elevation: 1,070 ft (326 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Behbahān
Behbahan is a city in the Central District of Behbahan County, Khuzestan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.
People
Climate
| Population | 79,327 |
| Population Density | 9,757 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.5959°, 50.2417° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
| Country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| State / Province | Khuzestan |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.6 inches (319 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Behbahān
Behbahān is a mid-size city in Iran (Khuzestan) with a population of 79,327. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet (326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 96°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.
Climate in Behbahān
Behbahān has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jul (39.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 411 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above Iran avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,757/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5959°N, 50.2417°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Behbahān has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 54°F in January to 97°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Behbahān
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behbahan Khatam Alanbia Technology University | University | - | Visit → |
| Faculty of Health | University | - | , |
| حوزه علمیه خواهران طوبی | College | - | , |
| دانشکده علوم قرآنی امام سجاد | University | - | , |
| دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد بهبهان | University | - | , |
| دانشگاه پیام نور بهبهان | University | - | , |
| دانشگاه تربیت معلم بهبهان | University | - | , |
| دانشگاه فرهنگیان بهبهان واحد خواهران | University | - | , |
| دبیرستان کارودانش امام هادی | University | - | , |
| مرکز آموزش بهورزی | College | - | , |
| مرکز فنی و حرفه ای کاردانش بهبهان | College | - | , |
Schools in Behbahān
51+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسه راهنمایی پیروز | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان حجاب - دبستان کرم نسب قدیم (فروشگاه فرهنگیان) | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه راهنمایی دخترانه طاهره | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان دخترانه توانا | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان کوثر | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان شاهد امام کاظم (ع) | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان رسول اکرم | - | - | - | - |
| هنرستان فنی شهید مجتهد زاده | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه صدیقین | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان طوبی | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه امام خمینی | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه شاهد بهبهان | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان هیات امنایی آزاده | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان دخترانه مائده | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان عدالت | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه خدیجه کبری | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان دخترانه سمیه | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان پوشینه بافت ایران | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه راهنمایی جوانمردی | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه دخترانه صدیقان | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه راهنمایی امور تربیت | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان استعدادهای درخشان شهید ناصری | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه راهنمایی دکتر نحوی | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان هاجر | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه آزادگان | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان پسرانه جوانه | - | - | - | - |
| هنرستان آیت الله سعیدی | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه راهنمایی ثاره | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه | - | - | - | - |
| هنرستان کشاورزی بهبهان | - | - | - | - |
| هنرستان فنی | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان شاهد امام جواد (ع) | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان شاهد حریت | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان مطهری | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان کوکب | - | - | - | - |
| هنرستان کار و دانش مهدیه | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان ۲۲ بهمن | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان فاطمه زهرا | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان مجتهد زاده | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان پانزده خرداد | - | - | - | - |
| بهزستی کودکان استثنایی | - | - | - | - |
| دبستان بلال حبشی | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان پسرانه صدرا | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان شهید بخردیان | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان مجتهد زاده | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه قدس | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان دخترانه جواهر بهبهانی | - | - | - | - |
| دبیرستان دخترانه فرهنگیان | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه دکتر معین | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه هدایت | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Behbahān
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Behbahān
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| کتابخانه علامه طباطبایی | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه کوثر | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Behbahān
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| شنبه بازار |
Hotels in Behbahān
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Behbahān
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Behbahān
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Behbahān
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Behbahān
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Behbahān
13 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Behbahān
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Behbahān
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Behbahān
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Behbahān
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Behbahān
19 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Behbahān
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Behbahān
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Behbahān
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Behbahān
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aghajari Airport | AKW | Medium Airport |
| Gachsaran Airport | GCH | Medium Airport |
| Behbehan Northwest Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Goreh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omidiyeh Airport | OMI | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Behbahān
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| اداره پست بهبهان |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Behbahān
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| آرامگاه آیت الله سید محمدعلی مرتضوی | |
| امامزاده | |
| امامزاده ابراهیم(ع) | |
| امامزاده بی بی زبیده خاتون | |
| امامزاده جعفر | |
| امامزاده حیدر | |
| امامزاده زین العابدین | |
| امامزاده شاه میرعالی حسین | |
| امامزاده علی | |
| امامزاده فضل ابن موسی (شاه فضل) | |
| امامزاده گل بی بی | |
| بشیر و نذیر | |
| حسینیه آبادانی ها | |
| حسینیه کربلایی مشهد | |
| حسینیه مهاجرین بهبهان | |
| قدمگاه امام رضا(ع) | |
| مسجد | |
| مسجد امام حسن عسکری | |
| مسجد الزهرا | |
| مسجد المهدی |
Quick Facts
Around Behbahān
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Behbahān?
Behbahān has a population of 79,327 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 9,757 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Behbahān?
Behbahān has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 96°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches.