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Māhneshān, Iran

Zanjan · Iran

Māhneshān is a small city in Zanjan, Iran with a population of 5,487. Elevation: 4,265 ft (1,300 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

5,487 Population 951/sq mi density
4,265 ft Elevation 1,300 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
12.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Māhneshān

Mah Neshan (Persian: ماه نشان is a city in the Central District of Mahneshan County, Zanjan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It was the administrative center for Mah Neshan Rural District until its capital was transferred to the village of Sarik. The village of Mah Neshan was converted to a city in 1995.

People

Population5,487
Density951/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain12.1 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation4,265 ft (1,300 m)
Population5,487
Population Density951 / sq mi
Elevation4,265 ft (1,300 m)
Coordinates36.7444°, 47.6725°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceZanjan
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation12.1 inches (307 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.7 inches (58 cm)

About Māhneshān

Māhneshān is a small city in Iran (Zanjan) with a population of 5,487. The city sits at an elevation of 4,265 feet (1,300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Māhneshān experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 340 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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,265 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below Iran avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,265 ft (1,300 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density951/sq mi
Coordinates36.7444°N, 47.6725°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below Iran avg
Snowfall 22.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on May 22, 2023.

Mar 2, 1997 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran M5.3 126 km
Jul 6, 1990 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 146 km
Aug 27, 2017 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran M5.2 142 km
Dec 28, 1990 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran M5.0 144 km
May 27, 2008 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran M4.9 89 km
Mar 23, 2008 34 km S of Khalkh?l, Iran M4.8 97 km
Jun 21, 1990 9 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.8 148 km
Jun 20, 1990 26 km ESE of Khalkh?l, Iran M4.7 130 km
Dec 27, 1990 33 km NW of Alvand, Iran M4.7 113 km
Jul 1, 1990 40 km WSW of Ziabar (Gaskar), Iran M4.7 118 km
Sep 28, 1998 24 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran M4.7 98 km
Oct 22, 1990 23 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.7 146 km
Jan 31, 2019 28 km S of Hashtpar, Iran M4.7 137 km
Apr 8, 1993 44 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran M4.7 132 km
Jun 20, 1990 20 km SSW of F?man, Iran M4.6 142 km
May 12, 1997 40 km S of Om?dcheh, Iran M4.6 136 km
Jun 22, 1990 northwestern Iran M4.6 119 km
Jul 1, 1990 41 km WSW of Ziabar (Gaskar), Iran M4.6 118 km
Feb 28, 1998 45 km NNE of Zanj?n, Iran M4.6 99 km
Mar 4, 2011 14 km NNE of Khalkh?l, Iran M4.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in Wettest
May 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 1.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in

Māhneshān has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Māhneshān

Institution Type Founded Website
دانشگاه پیام نور University

Schools in Māhneshān

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
دبیرستان شبانه روزی دخترانه الزهرا
دبستان شهید کاکایی
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Restaurants in Māhneshān

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

رستوران توچال

Castles in Māhneshān

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Behestan Castle

Veterinaries in Māhneshān

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

دامپزشکی مرکزی ماهنشان

Gas Stations in Māhneshān

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

پمپ بنزین
جایگاه CNG

Banks in Māhneshān

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Mellat
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Saderat Iran

Ski Resorts Near Māhneshān

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Papaei Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Māhneshān

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zanjan AirportJWNMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
1,284 m (4,213 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 Māhneshān

What is the population of Māhneshān?

Māhneshān has a population of 5,487 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 951 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Māhneshān?

Māhneshān has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.1 inches, with 22.7 inches of snow.

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