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Shaft, Iran
Gilan Province · Iran
Shaft is a small city in Gilan Province, Iran with a population of 8,184. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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About Shaft
Shaft is a city in the Central District of Shaft County, Gilan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,184 |
| Population Density | 93 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1702°, 49.3998° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
| Country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| State / Province | Gilan Province |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.1 inches (968 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shaft
Shaft is a small city in Iran (Gilan Province) with a population of 8,184. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.
Climate in Shaft
Shaft has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1679 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above Iran avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 88.2 sq mi (228.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1702°N, 49.3998°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1990 | CASPIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.0 m | 40,000 | 24 km |
| 1608 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,000 | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in |
Shaft has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.8").
Schools in Shaft
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| دبیرستان شبانه روزی شهید افتخاری | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Shaft
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Shaft
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilan Rural Heritage Museum | ||||
| خانه موزه میرزا کوچک خان جنگلی | ||||
| موزه خمیران زاهدان | ||||
| موزه مردم شناسی رشت |
Libraries in Shaft
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amir-al-Momenin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bagheraloloom Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Centeral Library | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه عمومی امام حسن مجتبی | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه عمومی امام حسن مجتبی | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه ملی رشت | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه ملی رشت | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Shaft
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ابزار و یراق نوغاندوست | |||||
| ابزار و یراق نوغاندوست | |||||
| بازار روز | |||||
| بازارچه | |||||
| بازارچه دانشگاه | |||||
| بازارچه فلسطین | |||||
| خانه هوشمند هیرکا | |||||
| خانه هوشمند هیرکا | |||||
| سوق سمك في رشت | |||||
| سوق سمك في رشت | |||||
| فروشگاه قطعات لوازم خانگی پورمحسن |
Hotels in Shaft
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Shaft
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Shaft
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Shaft
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Shaft
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shaft
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Shaft
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Shaft
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Shaft
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sardar-e-Jangal Airport | RAS | Medium Airport |
| Zibakenar Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Shaft
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| تیپاکس شفت |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Shaft
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Noormas Mosque | |
| آقا سید علی خطیبان | |
| مسجد | |
| مسجد جامع ولیعصر عج | |
| مصلی شفت |
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Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaft
What is the population of Shaft?
Shaft has a population of 8,184 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 88.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shaft?
Shaft enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.1 inches.