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Lankaran, Azerbaijan

Lənkəran · Azerbaijan

Lankaran is a large city in Lənkəran, Azerbaijan with a population of 240,300. Elevation: -72 ft (-22 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

240,300 Population 8,890/sq mi density
-72 ft Elevation -22 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baku Timezone

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About Lankaran

Lankaran

Lankaran is a city in Azerbaijan, on the coast of the Caspian Sea, near the southern border with Iran. As of 2021, the city had a population of 89,300. It is next to, but independent of, Lankaran District. The city forms a distinct first-order division of Azerbaijan.

People

Population240,300
Density8,890/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation-72 ft (-22 m)
Population240,300
Population Density8,890 / sq mi
Elevation-72 ft (-22 m)
Coordinates38.7543°, 48.8506°
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
State / ProvinceLənkəran
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (923 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lankaran

Lankaran is a large city in Azerbaijan (Lənkəran) with a population of 240,300. The city sits at an elevation of -72 feet (-22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baku.

Climate in Lankaran

Lankaran has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.5°C), the coldest is Feb (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1210 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.8°C / 42°F 3° / 8.7° 81.7
Feb 5.7°C / 42°F 2.5° / 8.9° 89.3
Mar 8.5°C / 47°F 4.8° / 12.2° 97.7
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 9.7° / 16.6° 76.5
May 18°C / 64°F 14.3° / 21.8° 44.8
Jun 22.8°C / 73°F 18.4° / 27.1° 38.2
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 20.9° / 30.1° 29.6
Aug 25.3°C / 78°F 20.8° / 29.8° 71.2
Sep 21.8°C / 71°F 18.1° / 25.5° 186.5
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 13.6° / 20.7° 219.4
Nov 11°C / 52°F 7.9° / 14.1° 178.8
Dec 8°C / 46°F 5.1° / 10.8° 95.9
Lankaran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of -72 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above Azerbaijan avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-72 ft (-22 m)
Area27.0 sq mi (70.0 km²)
Population Density8,890/sq mi
Coordinates38.7543°N, 48.8506°W
TimezoneAsia/Baku

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below Azerbaijan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 7, 2025.

Feb 28, 1997 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran M6.1 103 km
Jul 9, 1998 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan M6.0 30 km
Jan 3, 1996 6 km SE of Masally, Azerbaijan M5.4 29 km
Mar 2, 1997 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran M5.3 131 km
Mar 21, 2000 12 km W of Saatl?, Azerbaijan M5.2 143 km
Jul 11, 2007 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan M5.2 22 km
May 11, 2017 16 km ESE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan M5.1 121 km
Apr 22, 1996 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan M5.0 136 km
Nov 2, 1994 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran M5.0 82 km
May 11, 2024 7 km SSE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan M4.9 16 km
Aug 22, 2023 6 km ESE of Masally, Azerbaijan M4.9 31 km
Jan 1, 1991 7 km SSE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan M4.9 124 km
May 27, 1995 23 km ENE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan M4.8 32 km
May 15, 1995 48 km E of Astara, Azerbaijan M4.8 60 km
Jun 28, 2024 8 km ESE of Lerik, Azerbaijan M4.8 30 km
Feb 4, 2012 33 km NE of Bandar-e Anzal?, Iran M4.8 140 km
Dec 3, 1994 21 km NNW of Bandar-e Anzal?, Iran M4.8 131 km
Jan 19, 2024 11 km W of Qaraçala, Azerbaijan M4.8 120 km
Apr 8, 1993 44 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran M4.7 121 km
Jul 26, 2023 2 km ESE of Lankaran, Azerbaijan M4.7 3 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
February 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 7.2 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in

Lankaran has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Lankaran

Institution Type Founded Website
Humanitar Kolleci College - ,
Lankaran State University University - Visit →
Lankaran State University University - ,
Lənkaran İdarəetmə Universiteti University - ,
Texniki Peşə Məktəbi College - ,
Tibb Kolleci College - ,

Schools in Lankaran

36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School village digah - - - -
school N7 - - - -
Humanitar Təmayüllü Lisey - - - -
1 saylı Məktəb - - - -
3 saylı Məktəb - - - -
6 saylı Məktəb - - - -
school N9 - - - -
school N10 - - - -
2 saylı Məktəb - - - -
Uşaq baxçası - - - -
school N5 - - - -
Shilavar village school - - - -
Goyshaban Village school - - - -
Haftoni Orta Məktəbi - - - -
Lüvəsər Orta Məktəbi - - - -
Şilim Orta Məktəbi - - - -
Aşağı Nüvədi Orta Məktəbi - - - -
Vel Orta Məktəbi - - - -
School village digah - - - -
school N7 - - - -
Humanitar Təmayüllü Lisey - - - -
1 saylı Məktəb - - - -
3 saylı Məktəb - - - -
6 saylı Məktəb - - - -
school N9 - - - -
school N10 - - - -
2 saylı Məktəb - - - -
Uşaq baxçası - - - -
school N5 - - - -
Shilavar village school - - - -
Goyshaban Village school - - - -
Lüvəsər Orta Məktəbi - - - -
Şilim Orta Məktəbi - - - -
Aşağı Nüvədi Orta Məktəbi - - - -
Vel Orta Məktəbi - - - -
Mamusta kənd Məktəbi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lankaran

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Lankaran

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Məsçid
Məsçid
Mirakhmad khan house

Libraries in Lankaran

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kitabxana0.0

Farmers Markets in Lankaran

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Örtülü Bazar
Örtülü Bazar

Hotels in Lankaran

16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Deniz Hotel
Dəhnə Hotel
Iceberg
Khazar Palace
Khazar Place
lenleran
Luxe Otel Lənkəran
Palidi Sahil
Qafqaz Sahil Otel
Qala Otel
Qızıl Tac
Seda hotel Lankaran
Starway Hotel
Şürükün qostinsiyası Köhnə
Xəzər Lənkaran Hotel
Xəzər Otel

Restaurants in Lankaran

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Borani
Restoran Lumu
Shakhil Restaurant
Taksim
Wedding Place

Cafes in Lankaran

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AvroAziya Kafe
Ay işığı Kafe
Coffee Shop
Daniz Ulduzu Cafe
Tor Coffee Shop
Tor Coffeeshop
Tor kafe

Castles in Lankaran

4 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dairәvi Qala
Lankaran castle
MİS Maşın Sınaq Stansiyası
Su başniyası Şürük kəndi

Train Stations in Lankaran

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lənkəran

Bus Stations in Lankaran

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lankaran Bus Station

Gas Stations in Lankaran

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ado
AZ #3167419962
AZ #6708867798
Gaz yanacağı
Khazar Petrol
Lenk oil
Petrol
Petrol
ST Petrol

Banks in Lankaran

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AccessBank
International Bank of Azerbaijan
Kapital Bank
Rabitəbank

Shopping Malls in Lankaran

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dosa Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Lankaran

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lankaran

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ardabil AirportADUMedium Airport
Qizilagach Air Base-Medium Airport
Lankaran International AirportLLKSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lankaran

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lənkəran Mərkəzi Poçtu
Lənkəran Mərkəzi Poçtu

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lankaran

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bayuk bazar Mosque
Big Bazar Mosque
İslam Universiteti (Mədrəsə)
Kiçik bazar məsçidi
Lankaran synagogue
Məçid

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baku
Elevation
76 m (249 ft)
Area
70.0 km² (27.0 mi²)
Postal Code
AZ4200
Mayor
Taleh Garashov
Website
lenkeran-ih.gov.az
Twinned With
Monterey, İskenderun

Around Lankaran

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 26
Hospitals 9
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 4
Cafes 7
Supermarkets 14
Banks 4
Museums 1
Hotels 11
Parks 13
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Lankaran

3 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (3)
  • • Lankaran castle
  • • MİS Maşın Sınaq Stansiyası
  • • Su başniyası Şürük kəndi

🇦🇿 About Azerbaijan

Capital Baku
Population 10,224,900
Area 86,600 km²
GDP (USD) $72,428,470,588
GDP per capita $7,133
HDI 0.760
Life expectancy 74.4 years
Internet users 89.0%
Urban population 58.5%
Currency AZN (Manat)
Languages Azerbaijani
Calling code +994
TLD .az
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lankaran

What is the population of Lankaran?

Lankaran has a population of 240,300 residents and is located in Azerbaijan. The population density is 8,890 people per square mile, spread across 27.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lankaran?

Lankaran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

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