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Gīkh, Iran

Fars · Iran

Gīkh is a small town in Fars, Iran with a population of 534. Elevation: 2,835 ft (864 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

534 Population 152/sq mi density
2,835 ft Elevation 864 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
8.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Gīkh

Valashahr is a city in, and the capital of, Jereh and Baladeh District of Kazerun County, Fars province, Iran. As a village, it was the capital of Jereh Rural District until its capital was transferred to the village of Jereh.

People

Population534
Density152/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain8.7 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation2,835 ft (864 m)
Population534
Population Density152 / sq mi
Elevation2,835 ft (864 m)
Coordinates29.2673°, 52.0174°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceFars
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation8.7 inches (222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gīkh

Gīkh is a small town in Iran (Fars) with a population of 534. The city sits at an elevation of 2,835 feet (864 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Gīkh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,835 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Iran avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,835 ft (864 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates29.2673°N, 52.0174°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.7"
77% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

795 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 12, 2025.

Apr 9, 2013 95 km SE of Bushehr, Iran M6.4 102 km
May 6, 1999 25 km ESE of K?zer?n, Iran M6.2 29 km
Mar 1, 1994 22 km SW of Akbar?b?d, Iran M6.1 61 km
Jun 20, 1994 14 km NNE of F?r?z?b?d, Iran M5.9 67 km
Sep 27, 2010 2 km NNE of K?zer?n, Iran M5.9 53 km
Nov 28, 2013 10 km ENE of Bor?zj?n, Iran M5.8 69 km
Apr 18, 2021 24 km NE of Bandar-e Gen?veh, Iran M5.8 140 km
Dec 16, 1990 26 km SSE of Bor?zj?n, Iran M5.7 74 km
Apr 19, 2018 103 km SE of Bushehr, Iran M5.5 112 km
Sep 11, 1992 49 km SW of N?r?b?d, Iran M5.4 109 km
Feb 17, 2002 115 km SW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran M5.4 133 km
Apr 9, 2013 90 km SE of Bushehr, Iran M5.4 100 km
Jan 5, 2011 25 km E of N?r?b?d, Iran M5.4 100 km
Mar 30, 1994 23 km NE of F?r?z?b?d, Iran M5.4 77 km
Jul 18, 2021 49 km N of Bor?zj?n, Iran M5.4 99 km
Jan 6, 1993 45 km WNW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran M5.4 32 km
Apr 10, 2013 102 km SE of Bushehr, Iran M5.4 109 km
Jan 27, 2020 38 km E of K?zer?n, Iran M5.3 36 km
May 6, 1999 34 km SE of K?zer?n, Iran M5.3 18 km
Mar 28, 2001 42 km SW of N?r?b?d, Iran M5.3 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
August 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in

Gīkh has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 47°F in January to 90°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Gīkh

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International AirportSYZLarge Airport
Bayda Agricultural Airport-Small Airport
Kazerun-Small Airport
Konartakhteh Airport-Small Airport
Lapui Airport-Small Airport
Zarqan Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
2,414 m (7,920 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 Gīkh

What is the population of Gīkh?

Gīkh has a population of 534 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 152 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gīkh?

Gīkh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.7 inches.

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