Sign In Register

Hīchān, Iran

Sistan and Baluchestan · Iran

Hīchān is a small town in Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran with a population of 4,970. Elevation: 2,142 ft (653 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

4,970 Population 11/sq mi density
2,142 ft Elevation 653 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
8.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

Discover Hīchān, Iran

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population4,970
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain8.9 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation2,142 ft (653 m)
Population4,970
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation2,142 ft (653 m)
Coordinates26.3512°, 60.0746°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceSistan and Baluchestan
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation8.9 inches (226 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hīchān

Hīchān is a small town in Iran (Sistan and Baluchestan) with a population of 4,970. The city sits at an elevation of 2,142 feet (653 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Hīchān has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 89°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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,142 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above Iran avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,142 ft (653 m)
Area462.1 sq mi (1,196.9 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates26.3512°N, 60.0746°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.9"
77% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.38"
Driest Month (May) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on May 30, 2025.

Dec 17, 1992 78 km ESE of Qa?r-e Qand, Iran M5.7 145 km
Jun 24, 2003 33 km ENE of Iranshahr, Iran M5.6 144 km
Jul 18, 2006 36 km E of Qa?r-e Qand, Iran M5.3 104 km
Mar 3, 2025 41 km ENE of Iranshahr, Iran M5.2 148 km
Mar 5, 2024 60 km NNW of Fannūj, Iran M5.1 106 km
Jul 6, 2021 43 km NNW of Fann?j, Iran M4.9 91 km
Sep 3, 2019 64 km N of Fann?j, Iran M4.9 98 km
Sep 18, 1996 36 km SE of Qa?r-e Qand, Iran M4.8 101 km
Oct 21, 2012 108 km N of Fann?j, Iran M4.8 147 km
May 4, 2015 38 km E of Qa?r-e Qand, Iran M4.8 106 km
Jan 19, 1991 26 km S of Qa?r-e Qand, Iran M4.8 78 km
Jul 29, 2024 31 km SSE of Fannūj, Iran M4.7 37 km
Jan 30, 2002 30 km NNE of Iranshahr, Iran M4.7 143 km
Aug 18, 1999 9 km ESE of Fann?j, Iran M4.6 41 km
Jul 21, 2011 10 km SW of Fann?j, Iran M4.6 56 km
Sep 30, 2013 34 km SW of Iranshahr, Iran M4.6 80 km
Sep 21, 2016 49 km NNE of Fann?j, Iran M4.5 79 km
Jul 12, 2012 46 km NNW of Fann?j, Iran M4.5 93 km
Mar 5, 1998 117 km SW of N?kshahr, Iran M4.5 118 km
Aug 21, 2024 26 km SSE of Fannūj, Iran M4.4 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Gulab:shaheen-gu Category 1 221 km
2007 Gonu Category 1 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in Wettest
March 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
May 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in Driest
June 89°F (32°C) 0.4 in Warmest
July 89°F (32°C) 1.4 in
August 87°F (31°C) 0.9 in
September 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in

Hīchān has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 59°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.4") and May the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →

Schools in Hīchān

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسه ابتدایی
دبیرستان شهید بهشتی
دبستان عصمت
دبیرستان دخترانه آسیه
مدرسه راهنمایی دخترانه
دبستان خدیجه الکبری
View full schools details →

Libraries in Hīchān

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابخانه0.0
کتابخانه عمومی هیچان0.0

Clinics in Hīchān

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

خانه بهداشت حصارک
خانه بهداشت هیچان

Gas Stations in Hīchān

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IR #6371100827
IR #938729083

Stadiums & Teams in Hīchān

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hīchān

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nikshahr AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hīchān

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
عیدگاه

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Hīchān.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Hīchān

What is the population of Hīchān?

Hīchān has a population of 4,970 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 462.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hīchān?

Hīchān has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.9 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Hīchān with another city: