Qal‘eh Ganj, Iran

Kerman · Iran

Qal‘eh Ganj is a small city in Kerman, Iran with a population of 13,169. Elevation: 1,332 ft (406 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

13,169 Population 43/sq mi density
1,332 ft Elevation 406 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
3.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Qal‘eh Ganj

Qal‘eh Ganj

Qaleh Ganj is a city in the Central District of Qaleh Ganj County, Kerman province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It was the administrative center for Qaleh Ganj Rural District until its capital was transferred to the village of Shamsabad.

People

Population13,169
Density43/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain3.2 in/yr
Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Population13,169
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Coordinates27.5236°, 57.8811°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceKerman
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation3.2 inches (80 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qal‘eh Ganj

Qal‘eh Ganj is a small city in Iran (Kerman) with a population of 13,169. The city sits at an elevation of 1,332 feet (406 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 92°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Qal‘eh Ganj

Qal‘eh Ganj has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jul (37.6°C), the coldest is Jan (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 110 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.6°C / 58°F 1.5° / 27.4° 36.5
Feb 17.7°C / 64°F 5.4° / 31° 10.5
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 8.7° / 35.7° 17.0
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 15° / 40° 15.8
May 33.2°C / 92°F 20.1° / 46.1° 3.6
Jun 37.4°C / 99°F 25.1° / 48.6° 0.1
Jul 37.6°C / 100°F 28.2° / 48.7° 5.7
Aug 36.5°C / 98°F 24° / 47.7° 1.0
Sep 33.6°C / 92°F 22° / 44.7° 0.0
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 16.9° / 41.2° 1.9
Nov 21.9°C / 71°F 9.4° / 35° 6.6
Dec 16.5°C / 62°F 4.3° / 28.8° 10.9
Qal‘eh Ganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,332 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Iran avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)

Geography

Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Area305.3 sq mi (790.8 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates27.5236°N, 57.8811°E
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.2"
92% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.70"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

476 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M5.6 on Aug 5, 2025.

Mar 4, 1999 110 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran M6.6 114 km
Jan 27, 2011 119 km SSE of Bam, Iran M6.2 134 km
May 11, 2013 92 km SE of M?n?b, Iran M6.1 108 km
Feb 28, 2006 111 km NNW of M?n?b, Iran M6.0 120 km
Aug 5, 2025 131 km SSE of Bam, Iran M5.6 127 km
Feb 14, 2003 104 km NNW of M?n?b, Iran M5.6 120 km
Mar 4, 1999 110 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran M5.6 115 km
Apr 19, 1997 102 km N of M?n?b, Iran M5.6 113 km
May 12, 2013 81 km SE of M?n?b, Iran M5.5 91 km
May 18, 2013 90 km SE of M?n?b, Iran M5.5 103 km
May 11, 2013 105 km SE of M?n?b, Iran M5.5 109 km
May 12, 2013 91 km SSE of M?n?b, Iran M5.5 130 km
Jun 15, 2011 98 km NE of M?n?b, Iran M5.5 31 km
Feb 26, 1996 112 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran M5.5 117 km
Oct 20, 1997 97 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran M5.4 124 km
Mar 5, 2000 86 km NNE of Bandar Abbas, Iran M5.4 147 km
Dec 19, 1991 109 km NNE of M?n?b, Iran M5.4 86 km
Feb 26, 1996 107 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran M5.4 120 km
Jun 10, 1998 93 km S of Bam, Iran M5.4 106 km
May 18, 2013 93 km SE of M?n?b, Iran M5.4 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
March 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
May 85°F (29°C) 0.2 in
June 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 92°F (33°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 90°F (32°C) 0.1 in
September 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in

Qal‘eh Ganj has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 54°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Qal‘eh Ganj

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

هتل پارسیان قلعه گنچ

Gas Stations in Qal‘eh Ganj

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین
جایگاه CNG

Banks in Qal‘eh Ganj

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Melli Iran
Bank Saderat Iran

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qal‘eh Ganj

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد جامع و مصلی قلعه گنج

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Area
14,200.0 km² (5,481.2 mi²)
Website
ghalehganj.ir

🇮🇷 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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What is the population of Qal‘eh Ganj?

Qal‘eh Ganj has a population of 13,169 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 305.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qal‘eh Ganj?

Qal‘eh Ganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 92°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 3.2 inches.

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