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Şāḩeb, Iran

Kurdistan Province · Iran

Şāḩeb is a small town in Kurdistan Province, Iran with a population of 3,101. Elevation: 4,957 ft (1,511 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,101 Population 399/sq mi density
4,957 ft Elevation 1,511 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
19.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Şāḩeb

Saheb is a city in, and the capital of, Ziviyeh District of Saqqez County, Kurdistan province, Iran. It also serves as the administrative center for Saheb Rural District. The previous capital of the district was the city of Santeh.

People

Population3,101
Density399/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain19.8 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation4,957 ft (1,511 m)
Population3,101
Population Density399 / sq mi
Elevation4,957 ft (1,511 m)
Coordinates36.2025°, 46.4609°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceKurdistan Province
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation19.8 inches (502 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.7 inches (20 cm)

About Şāḩeb

Şāḩeb is a small town in Iran (Kurdistan Province) with a population of 3,101. The city sits at an elevation of 4,957 feet (1,511 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Şāḩeb experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,957 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below Iran avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,957 ft (1,511 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density399/sq mi
Coordinates36.2025°N, 46.4609°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below Iran avg
Snowfall 7.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.50"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 6, 2021 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M5.2 73 km
Mar 16, 2023 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq M5.1 108 km
Aug 23, 2017 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq M5.1 137 km
Jul 9, 2021 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 137 km
Mar 13, 1992 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 125 km
Apr 29, 2020 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq M4.8 143 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M4.8 71 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran M4.8 125 km
Dec 1, 1991 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran M4.7 129 km
Apr 30, 1999 21 km W of B?neh, Iran M4.6 77 km
Dec 22, 2000 15 km SSE of B?neh, Iran M4.6 60 km
Sep 17, 2019 21 km SSE of Mar?v?n, Iran M4.6 99 km
Sep 11, 2000 26 km NW of As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq M4.6 125 km
Mar 25, 2006 30 km NE of Mar?v?n, Iran M4.5 56 km
Oct 6, 2000 15 km SE of Oshnav?yeh, Iran M4.5 138 km
Apr 26, 2005 14 km ESE of ?alabja, Iraq M4.5 124 km
Feb 19, 2018 23 km ESE of Koysinceq, Iraq M4.5 145 km
Jul 8, 2007 36 km SE of ?uwandiz, Iraq M4.4 146 km
May 13, 2005 23 km NNW of P?veh, Iran M4.4 107 km
Sep 4, 1996 15 km SSE of Mar?v?n, Iran M4.4 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
October 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in

Şāḩeb has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.5") and September the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Şāḩeb

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
shahid motaheri - - - -
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Libraries in Şāḩeb

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابخانه عمومی شماره ۲0.0
کتابخانه عمومی شماره یک0.0

Gas Stations in Şāḩeb

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IR #1116751793
IR #11377766908
جایگاه دو منظوره صاحب

Banks in Şāḩeb

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran

Stadiums & Teams in Şāḩeb

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Airports Near Şāḩeb

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baneh Airport-Small Airport
Saghez Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şāḩeb

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد شهر صاحب

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 Şāḩeb

What is the population of Şāḩeb?

Şāḩeb has a population of 3,101 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 399 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şāḩeb?

Şāḩeb has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches, with 7.7 inches of snow.

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