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Namak Chal, Iran

Māzandarān · Iran

Namak Chal is a small town in Māzandarān, Iran with a population of 703. Elevation: -85 ft (-26 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

703 Population 696/sq mi density
-85 ft Elevation -26 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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People

Population703
Density696/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation-85 ft (-26 m)
Population703
Population Density696 / sq mi
Elevation-85 ft (-26 m)
Coordinates36.8333°, 53.3667°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceMāzandarān
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (517 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Namak Chal

Namak Chal is a small town in Iran (Māzandarān) with a population of 703. The city sits at an elevation of -85 feet (-26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Namak Chal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -85 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Iran avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-85 ft (-26 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density696/sq mi
Coordinates36.8333°N, 53.3667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 20, 1990 36 km E of Soleh Bon, Iran M6.0 117 km
Jan 10, 2005 31 km NNE of Gorg?n, Iran M5.4 111 km
Nov 19, 1999 55 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M5.4 108 km
Nov 26, 1999 29 km ENE of Qarn?b?d, Iran M5.3 137 km
Jan 11, 2012 26 km SSE of B?bol, Iran M5.1 77 km
Sep 22, 1992 24 km S of B?bol, Iran M5.1 81 km
Jul 19, 2025 30 km E of Qarnābād, Iran M5.1 139 km
Mar 22, 2023 31 km N of Qarnābād, Iran M5.0 118 km
Aug 11, 2011 25 km WNW of Shahrud, Iran M5.0 127 km
Jul 23, 1994 66 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.9 115 km
Aug 16, 2000 15 km SSW of Gorg?n, Iran M4.9 90 km
Apr 8, 2002 29 km W of ?mol, Iran M4.8 128 km
Jul 11, 1994 67 km WNW of ?q Q?yeh, Iran M4.8 126 km
Mar 21, 2013 56 km NE of Mahdishahr, Iran M4.8 85 km
Nov 3, 1997 20 km NNE of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.8 112 km
Dec 9, 1999 19 km S of Behshahr, Iran M4.8 38 km
Jan 9, 1998 15 km W of ?mol, Iran M4.8 114 km
Feb 16, 1990 28 km SSE of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.8 138 km
Sep 16, 1997 31 km WNW of Gorg?n, Iran M4.8 66 km
Mar 4, 2010 60 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1890 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake 171 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Damavand Stratovolcano 5,670 m (18,602 ft) -5350 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
July 83°F (28°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 1.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Wettest
November 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in

Namak Chal has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.6").

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Libraries in Namak Chal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Behshahr Public Library, No. 20.0
کتابخانه شهید هاشمی نژاد0.0
کتابخانه عمومی سورک0.0

Farmers Markets in Namak Chal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
میدان بار ولیعصر عج

Stadiums & Teams in Namak Chal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Namak Chal

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sari Dasht-e Naz International AirportSRYMedium Airport

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Namak Chal

What is the population of Namak Chal?

Namak Chal has a population of 703 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 696 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Namak Chal?

Namak Chal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

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