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Qandhār, Iran

East Azerbaijan · Iran

Qandhār is a small town in East Azerbaijan, Iran with a population of 1,436. Elevation: 4,298 ft (1,310 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,436 Population 25/sq mi density
4,298 ft Elevation 1,310 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
14.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Qandhār

Qandhār

Ganzak is an ancient town founded in northwestern Iran. The city stood somewhere south of Lake Urmia, and it has been postulated that the Persian nobleman Atropates chose the city as his capital. The exact location, according to Minorsky, Schippmann, and Boyce, is identified as being the ruins at Leylan, Malekan County in the Miandoab plain.

People

Population1,436
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain14.3 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation4,298 ft (1,310 m)
Population1,436
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation4,298 ft (1,310 m)
Coordinates37.0343°, 46.1894°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceEast Azerbaijan
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation14.3 inches (362 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (7 cm)

About Qandhār

Qandhār is a small town in Iran (East Azerbaijan) with a population of 1,436. The city sits at an elevation of 4,298 feet (1,310 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Qandhār experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,298 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above Iran avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,298 ft (1,310 m)
Area56.7 sq mi (146.8 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates37.0343°N, 46.1894°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
63% below Iran avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 130 km
Aug 27, 2017 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran M5.2 131 km
Aug 23, 2017 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq M5.1 147 km
Jan 29, 2020 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran M4.9 115 km
Jul 9, 2021 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 95 km
Mar 13, 1992 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 95 km
Mar 15, 1993 29 km W of Kujuvar, Iran M4.8 123 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran M4.8 93 km
Aug 11, 2012 30 km SW of Ahar, Iran M4.7 149 km
Dec 1, 1991 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran M4.7 126 km
Apr 30, 1999 21 km W of B?neh, Iran M4.6 128 km
Dec 22, 2000 15 km SSE of B?neh, Iran M4.6 132 km
Feb 2, 2010 45 km ESE of Tabriz, Iran M4.6 112 km
Aug 19, 1999 28 km NNE of Tabriz, Iran M4.6 143 km
Oct 6, 2000 15 km SE of Oshnav?yeh, Iran M4.5 88 km
Oct 26, 2012 33 km SW of Ahar, Iran M4.5 147 km
May 22, 2023 50 km E of Hashtrūd, Iran M4.5 138 km
Sep 27, 2013 27 km SSW of Or?m?yeh, Iran M4.5 116 km
Jul 8, 2007 36 km SE of ?uwandiz, Iraq M4.4 137 km
Aug 8, 2010 17 km NNW of Piranshahr, Iran M4.3 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in Wettest
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.7 in

Qandhār has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Qandhār

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
masjed jameh
موزه میاندواب

Libraries in Qandhār

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابخانه0.0
کتابخانه0.0
کتابخانه بقیه الله باروق0.0
کتابخانه عمومی0.0
کتابخانه عمومی دانشجو مبارک شهر0.0

Farmers Markets in Qandhār

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
بازار بزرگ ولیعصر
بازار هفتگی بکتاش
بازارچه بزرگ قوشاچای
پاساژ نور
سه شنبه بازار
میدان میوه و تره بار

Stadiums & Teams in Qandhār

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Qandhār

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sahand AirportACPSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Qandhār

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
کمپ ترک اعتیاد

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 Qandhār

What is the population of Qandhār?

Qandhār has a population of 1,436 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 56.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qandhār?

Qandhār has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

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