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Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran

Kermanshah Province · Iran

Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb is a mid-size city in Kermanshah Province, Iran with a population of 51,611. Elevation: 1,795 ft (547 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

51,611 Population 629/sq mi density
1,795 ft Elevation 547 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
21.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

Sarpol-e Zahab is a city in the Central District of Sarpol-e Zahab County, Kermanshah province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. The town is close to Qasr-e Shirin and the Iraqi border.

People

Population51,611
Density629/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain21.2 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation1,795 ft (547 m)
Population51,611
Population Density629 / sq mi
Elevation1,795 ft (547 m)
Coordinates34.4611°, 45.8626°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceKermanshah Province
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation21.2 inches (538 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb is a mid-size city in Iran (Kermanshah Province) with a population of 51,611. The city sits at an elevation of 1,795 feet (547 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (35.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 353 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.1°C / 47°F -1.8° / 19.5° 50.6
Feb 9.6°C / 49°F -1° / 23.1° 54.2
Mar 13.3°C / 56°F 1.7° / 26.4° 75.5
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 7.1° / 32.7° 41.9
May 25.8°C / 78°F 13.7° / 40.3° 21.3
Jun 32.6°C / 91°F 20.3° / 44.9° 0.4
Jul 35.6°C / 96°F 24.4° / 47.1° 1.5
Aug 35.6°C / 96°F 25.3° / 46.7° 0.2
Sep 31.3°C / 88°F 19.5° / 44.1° 0.2
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 12.9° / 38.1° 9.7
Nov 15.9°C / 61°F 5.6° / 29° 55.1
Dec 10.8°C / 51°F 1.5° / 22° 42.3
Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,795 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Iran avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,795 ft (547 m)
Area82.1 sq mi (212.6 km²)
Population Density629/sq mi
Coordinates34.4611°N, 45.8626°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"
44% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.06"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

286 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 7, 2025.

Nov 22, 2013 28 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.8 29 km
Nov 22, 2013 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.6 35 km
Aug 5, 1998 12 km NE of Mehr?n, Iran M5.6 144 km
Jan 6, 2019 40 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.6 41 km
Jan 11, 2018 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.5 84 km
Apr 24, 2002 23 km SW of Sonqor, Iran M5.4 142 km
Nov 24, 2013 38 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.4 39 km
Jan 11, 2018 17 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 74 km
Jun 6, 2021 31 km N of Mehr?n, Iran M5.3 120 km
Jan 11, 2018 25 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 67 km
Jan 11, 2018 14 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 84 km
Apr 1, 2019 29 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 102 km
Jun 18, 2002 32 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran M5.3 126 km
Nov 23, 2013 31 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.2 32 km
May 11, 2019 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq M5.2 56 km
Apr 6, 2021 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M5.2 134 km
Jan 11, 2018 26 km ENE of Mehr?n, Iran M5.2 148 km
Mar 16, 2023 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq M5.1 95 km
Jan 15, 1999 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq M5.1 118 km
Aug 22, 2014 20 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.1 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.1 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 44°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

Institution Type Founded Website
دانشگاه آزاد قصرشیرین University
دانشگاه پیام نور شهرستان سرپل ذهاب University

Schools in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
دبستان 12 فروردین
هنرستان الزهرا
دبیرستان حضرت زینب
هنرستان کار و دانش تلاش
دبیرستان الزهرا
دبیرستان نمونه دولتی معلم
دبستان طالقانی
هنرستان کار و دانش البرز
دبیرستان خوارزمی
دبیرستان شهید هاشمی
دبیرستان حجاب
دبستان ستاره
فنی حرفه ای
دبیرستان حکیم نظامی
مدرسه قیام
دبیرستان دخترانه فدک
دبیرستان دخترانه شاهد
دبیرستان صدرا
مدرسه علی ابن طالب
دبیرستان دخترانه سمیه و خدیجه
دبستان هاجر
مدرسه کیما
هنرستان فنی حرفه ای دخترانه
پروین اعتصامی
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Radio Stations near Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابخانه عمومی0.0

Farmers Markets in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
بازار میوه تره بار و خشکبار

Castles in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

گور دخمه دکان داوود

Clinics in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

سونوگرافی سپیدار
شبکه بهداشت شهرستان سرپلذهاب
مرکز بهداشتی درمانی شماره۲

Gas Stations in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

پمپ بنزین
پمپ گاز و بنزین
جایگاه CNG شهرداری

Banks in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

بانک مهر اقتصاد

Stadiums & Teams in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marjan AirfieldSmall Airport
Mirmiro Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Shahid Nejad Rezaei Highway StripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
اداره پست

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
حرم مطهر احمد ابن اسحاق
مرتضی علی
مسجد ابوالفضل عباس
مسجد امام حسن عسگری
مسجد جامع
مسجد صاحب الزمان
مسجد محمد رسول الله (زعفران)
مصلی

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
548 m (1,798 ft)

Things to See Near Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

1 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Anubanini rock relief

🇮🇷 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 Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb

What is the population of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb?

Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb has a population of 51,611 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 629 people per square mile, spread across 82.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb?

Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.2 inches.

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