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Behdān, Iran

Gilan Province · Iran

Behdān is a small town in Gilan Province, Iran with a population of 876. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

876 Population 15/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
37.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Behdān

Behdān

Sangar is a city in, and the capital of, Sangar District of Rasht County, Gilan province, Iran.

People

Population876
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population876
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates37.1433°, 49.6120°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceGilan Province
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation37.7 inches (958 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Behdān

Behdān is a small town in Iran (Gilan Province) with a population of 876. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Behdān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Iran avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area59.2 sq mi (153.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates37.1433°N, 49.6120°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

142 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 12, 2022.

Jun 20, 1990 23 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M7.4 28 km
Jun 21, 1990 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.8 59 km
Nov 28, 1991 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.6 24 km
Jun 24, 1990 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 36 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 42 km
Jun 21, 1990 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 49 km
Jul 6, 1990 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 42 km
Oct 15, 1995 Near the coast of northern Iran M5.2 16 km
Apr 19, 2002 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran M5.2 67 km
Jun 20, 1990 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.1 59 km
Dec 28, 1990 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran M5.0 34 km
Jun 22, 1990 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 42 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 70 km
Jun 20, 1990 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 28 km
Jun 20, 1990 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 38 km
Jun 21, 1990 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 19 km
May 27, 2008 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran M4.9 101 km
Jun 28, 1990 21 km SSE of Rasht, Iran M4.8 7 km
May 15, 1995 48 km E of Astara, Azerbaijan M4.8 148 km
Jun 21, 1990 9 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.8 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 28 km
1608 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake 3,000 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.7 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in

Behdān has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Behdān

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Behdān

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Guilan Rural Heritage Museum
خانه موزه میرزا کوچک خان جنگلی
موزه خمیران زاهدان
موزه مردم شناسی رشت

Libraries in Behdān

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amir-al-Momenin Library0.0
Centeral Library0.0
کتابخانه امام علی ع0.0
کتابخانه عمومی امام حسن مجتبی0.0
کتابخانه عمومی امام حسن مجتبی0.0
کتابخانه ملی رشت0.0
کتابخانه ملی رشت0.0

Farmers Markets in Behdān

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ابزار و یراق نوغاندوست
ابزار و یراق نوغاندوست
بازار اصلی شهر خمام
بازار امام رضا
بازار روز
بازارچه
بازارچه دانشگاه
بازارچه فلسطین
خانه هوشمند هیرکا
خانه هوشمند هیرکا
سوق سمك في رشت
سوق سمك في رشت

Hotels in Behdān

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

هتل شاه بلوط

Restaurants in Behdān

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tourang Talaei Restaurant
خزر
رستوران ابراهیم
رستوران پدیده
رستوران سیترا
کافه رستوران سلین

Train Stations in Behdān

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rasht

Gas Stations in Behdān

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

جایگاه cng

Banks in Behdān

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Melli Iran

Stadiums & Teams in Behdān

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Behdān

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sardar-e-Jangal AirportRASMedium Airport
Zibakenar AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Behdān

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
دفتر پست

Churches & Religious Organizations in Behdān

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
SHIMI KHAZA PARINT
SHIMI KHAZAR PAEINT.
رنگ شیمی خزر

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran

🇮🇷 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 Behdān

What is the population of Behdān?

Behdān has a population of 876 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 59.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Behdān?

Behdān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.7 inches.

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