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Mahābād, Iran
West Azerbaijan · Iran
Mahābād is a large city in West Azerbaijan, Iran with a population of 162,434. Elevation: 4,344 ft (1,324 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Mahābād
Mahabad is a city in the Central District of Mahabad County, West Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Due to its historic significance to Kurdish nationalism, Mahabad is seen as the capital of Iranian Kurdistan by the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization.
People
Climate
| Population | 162,434 |
| Population Density | 11,149 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,344 ft (1,324 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7631°, 45.7222° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
| Country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| State / Province | West Azerbaijan |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.5 inches (470 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.9 inches (18 cm) |
About Mahābād
Mahābād is a large city in Iran (West Azerbaijan) with a population of 162,434. The city sits at an elevation of 4,344 feet (1,324 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.
Climate in Mahābād
Mahābād has an average annual temperature of 13.5°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 323 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below Iran avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,344 ft (1,324 m) |
| Area | 14.6 sq mi (37.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7631°N, 45.7222°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Mahābād has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Mahābād
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| پیام نور مهاباد | University | — | — |
| دانشکده پیراپزشکی مهاباد | University | — | — |
| دانشگاه آزاد مهاباد | University | — | — |
Schools in Mahābād
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| دبیرستان فاطمیه | — | — | — | — |
| هنرستان چمران | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه جعفر شافعی | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه | — | — | — | — |
| هنرستان حرفه ای امیرکبیر | — | — | — | — |
| دبیرستان شاهد مهاباد | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه قدس | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه دخترانه شاهد | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه پسرانه شاهد | — | — | — | — |
| هنرستان حاج صالح شاطری | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mahābād
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Mahābād
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirza Rasoul Museum |
Farmers Markets in Mahābād
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meydan e mive |
Hotels in Mahābād
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mahābād
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mahābād
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mahābād
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mahābād
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Mahābād
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mahābād
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mahābād
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mahābād
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mahābād
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mahābād
14 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mahābād
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Khaneh Airport | KHA | Small Airport |
| Saghez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sahand Airport | ACP | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mahābād
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| اداره پست مهاباد |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahābād
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مسجد | |
| مسجد بداق سلطان | |
| مسجد پاکنهاد | |
| مسجد جامع مهاباد | |
| مسجد حاج سید حسن | |
| مسجد حاج صالح شاطری | |
| مسجد حاج صالح شاطری شماره ۲ | |
| مسجد حسن زاده شماره ۱ | |
| مسجد حسن زاده شماره ۲ | |
| مسجد خلفای راشدین | |
| مسجد دارالاحسان | |
| مسجد دارالاحسان موکریان | |
| مسجد سیدنظام | |
| مسجد شهید شهریکندی | |
| مسجد عباس آقا | |
| مسجد فرهنگیان | |
| مسجد مولوی | |
| مسجد نبی | |
| مسجد نور |
Quick Facts
Around Mahābād
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Mahābād
1 places within 15 km
- • Fagrgah ancient necropolis
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What is the population of Mahābād?
Mahābād has a population of 162,434 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 11,149 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mahābād?
Mahābād has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.5 inches, with 6.9 inches of snow.