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Damāvand, Iran

Tehran · Iran

Damāvand is a small city in Tehran, Iran with a population of 29,144. Elevation: 6,427 ft (1,959 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,144 Population 1,421/sq mi density
6,427 ft Elevation 1,959 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
8.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Damāvand

Damāvand

Mount Damavand is a dormant stratovolcano in Iran. It is the highest peak in Iran and Western Asia, the highest volcano in Asia, at an elevation of 5,671 metres (18,606 ft). Damāvand has a special place in Iran’s mythology and folklore. It is in the middle of the Alborz range, adjacent to Varārū, Sesang, Gol Zard, and Mīānrūd. It is near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, in Amol County, Mazandaran Province, 66 km (41 mi) northeast of the city of Tehran.

People

Population29,144
Density1,421/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain8.1 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation6,427 ft (1,959 m)
Population29,144
Population Density1,421 / sq mi
Elevation6,427 ft (1,959 m)
Coordinates35.7184°, 52.0696°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceTehran
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation8.1 inches (206 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)

About Damāvand

Damāvand is a small city in Iran (Tehran) with a population of 29,144. The city sits at an elevation of 6,427 feet (1,959 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Damāvand

Damāvand has an average annual temperature of 14.5°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.9°C), the coldest is Jan (1.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 412 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.4°C / 34°F -7.8° / 11.6° 41.2
Feb 3.3°C / 38°F -8.1° / 15° 49.3
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F -4.1° / 20° 43.8
Apr 13.9°C / 57°F 0.4° / 25.6° 30.3
May 19.2°C / 67°F 6.2° / 32.5° 26.0
Jun 25.9°C / 79°F 14.1° / 36.6° 8.6
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 17.9° / 37.9° 22.0
Aug 26.3°C / 79°F 16.7° / 37.4° 11.9
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 11.5° / 34° 28.0
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 5.5° / 27° 51.3
Nov 7.9°C / 46°F -1.3° / 20.1° 59.2
Dec 3.2°C / 38°F -5.5° / 13.4° 40.4
Damāvand experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,427 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below Iran avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,427 ft (1,959 m)
Area20.5 sq mi (53.1 km²)
Population Density1,421/sq mi
Coordinates35.7184°N, 52.0696°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.1"
79% below Iran avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.57"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Jun 20, 2025.

May 28, 2004 41 km SSE of Nowshahr, Iran M6.3 76 km
Jan 20, 1990 36 km E of Soleh Bon, Iran M6.0 81 km
Sep 22, 1992 24 km S of B?bol, Iran M5.1 89 km
Jan 11, 2012 26 km SSE of B?bol, Iran M5.1 93 km
Jun 20, 2025 38 km WSW of Semnan, Iran M4.9 94 km
Apr 8, 2002 29 km W of ?mol, Iran M4.8 78 km
Jan 9, 1998 15 km W of ?mol, Iran M4.8 84 km
Oct 10, 2002 24 km WNW of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.7 30 km
Aug 23, 1991 23 km NNW of Mahdishahr, Iran M4.7 108 km
May 29, 2004 28 km S of Ch?l?s, Iran M4.7 99 km
Feb 10, 2012 23 km SSW of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.7 35 km
Jan 20, 2010 28 km ENE of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.7 73 km
Jan 22, 1991 25 km SSW of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.6 34 km
May 7, 2020 3 km NNW of Dam?vand, Iran M4.6 3 km
Aug 25, 2015 19 km S of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.6 48 km
Aug 19, 1993 25 km SW of ?stg?h-e R?h ?han-e Garms?r, Iran M4.6 70 km
Feb 20, 2005 7 km SSW of J?yb?r, Iran M4.6 120 km
Oct 5, 2024 50 km WSW of Semnan, Iran M4.5 84 km
Nov 5, 1997 39 km SSW of Eqb?l?yeh, Iran M4.5 104 km
Jun 21, 2003 35 km ESE of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Damavand Stratovolcano 5,670 m (18,602 ft) -5350 26 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in Wettest
April 49°F (9°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
October 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in

Damāvand has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and September the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Damāvand

Institution Type Founded Website
هنرستان کشاورزی College - ,

Schools in Damāvand

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مجتمع مدرسه پسرانه شهدای موتلفه اسلامی - - - -
مدرسه باهنر - - - -
دبستان پسرانه بینش - - - -
مدرسه باهنر - - - -
دبیرستان دخترانه حضرت خدیجه - - - -
مدرسه - - - -
دبستان شهید کرمانی - - - -
حوزه علمیه - - - -
دبیرستان امام خمینی (ره) - - - -
مجتمع آموزشی دکتر حسابی - - - -
مدرسه راهنمایی - - - -
دبیرستان دخترانه خواهران - - - -
دبیرستان باهنر - - - -
هنرستان دخترانه زینبیه - - - -
مدرسه راهنمایی دخترانه - - - -
هنرستان فنی دکتر حسابی - - - -
دبیرستان دخترانه قدسیه - - - -
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Radio Stations near Damāvand

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Damāvand

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
فرهنگسرای کوثر0.0
کتابخاته دیجیتال0.0
کتابخانه رودهن0.0
کتابخانه شهدای گمنام0.0
کتابخانه شهدای گمنام0.0
کتابخانه عمومی بعث0.0
کتابخانه کوثر دماوند0.0
کتابخانه مرکزی0.0

Farmers Markets in Damāvand

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
بازار مرکزی بومهن
بازار میوه وتره‌بار
بازارچه تنظیم بازار غدیر
سه‌شنبه بازار پردیس
سوپر مارکت الغدیر

Hotels in Damāvand

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avishan Hotel
تالار پذیرایی نگین
هتل زرین دماوند

Restaurants in Damāvand

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kolbeh Roya Damavand
Roya Kolbeh
باغ رستوران خرم
پیتزا کسری
تهیه غذای نگین
جیگر سرای امیر
رستوران سنتی زاگرس
رستوران شهرزاد
رستوران فردین
رستوران ملل
کبابی و حلیم جیلارد
کیترینگ کته کباب کیان

Cafes in Damāvand

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fara Dessert Cafe

Cinemas in Damāvand

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

پردیس سینمایی دماوند سنتر
سینما پرستو

Castles in Damāvand

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

قلعه ملک بهمن

Theme Parks in Damāvand

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

شهربازی رنگین کمان

Clinics in Damāvand

7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alborz Medical Complex
پایگاه سلامت شهری مسکن مهر گیلاوند
دندانپزشکی و مرکز ایمپلنت پیشرفته | دکتر مهدی موحد
شبکه بهداشت
مجتمع پزشکی یاس
مطب زیبایی و لیزر دکتر یاسمن امام وردی
مطب لیزر و زیبایی دکتر نوروزقزوینی و دکتر باقری

Dentists in Damāvand

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

کلینیک دندانپزشکی دیجیتال دکتر حمید یار محمد پور

Bus Stations in Damāvand

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IR #1265831704
ایستگاه کندلو/نوا

Gas Stations in Damāvand

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IR #11758612288
IR #2326791234
پمپ بنزین بعثت
پمپ گازوئیل بعثت
پمپ‌بنزین
جایگاه CNG

Banks in Damāvand

15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Maskan
Bank Mellat
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Saderat Iran
Bank Saderat Iran
Bank Sepah
Bank Sepah
Bank Sepah
Bank Sepah
Parsian Bank
بانک تجارت
بانک تجارت

Shopping Malls in Damāvand

4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

پاساژ امام رضا
دماوند سنتر
مجتمع تجاری دمادشت
مجتمع ملل

Gyms in Damāvand

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

باشگاه بدنسازی رهبری
باشگاه ورزشی خورشید

Ski Resorts Near Damāvand

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Seebland Firoozkooh Tourism Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Abali Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tochal International Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shemshak Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Darbandsar Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dizin Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Damāvand

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aradan Airport-Small Airport
Asgar Abad Airport-Small Airport
Doshan Tappeh Air Base-Small Airport
Eyvanekey Aflak-e-Asia Airport-Small Airport
Garmsār Southwest Airport-Small Airport
Saberin Base Airstrip-Small Airport
Sepehr Airport-Small Airport
Shahid Aryafar Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Damāvand

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
اداره پست دماوند
اداره پست گیلاوند

Treatment Centers in Damāvand

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
مجموعه بهزیستی
مرکز توانبحشی و بهزیستی دکتر فیاض‌بخش

Churches & Religious Organizations in Damāvand

27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
امامزاده
امامزاده ۷ تن ۸ تن
امامزاده سید محمد
امامزاده شمس الدین محمد
امامزاده قاسم
امامزاده محمد بن موسی کاظم
حسینسه محله روح افزاء
حسینیه
حسینیه حضرت اباالفضل علیه السلام شهرک جهاد
حسینیه گیلاوند
حسینیه محک
حسینیه محله چالکاء
حسینیه محله درویش
حسینیه محله دشتک
حسینیه محله فرامه
حسینیه محله قاضی
مسجد الرضا (ع)
مسجد الرضا (ع)
مسجد النبی
مسجد امام حسن مجتبی
مسجد امام حسین
مسجد امام زمان عج
مسجد ثامن الا‌‌‌‌‌ئمه (ع)
مسجد ثامن الحجج (ع)
مسجد جامع دماوند
مسجد و حسینیه شهرک توحید
مسجد ولیعصر

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
1,959 m (6,427 ft)
Website
damavand.ir/

🇮🇷 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

Volcanoes Near Damāvand

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Damavand Stratovolcano 5,670 m 5350 BC

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Frequently Asked Questions About Damāvand

What is the population of Damāvand?

Damāvand has a population of 29,144 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 1,421 people per square mile, spread across 20.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Damāvand?

Damāvand has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.1 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

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