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Takāb, Iran

West Azerbaijan · Iran

Takāb is a mid-size city in West Azerbaijan, Iran with a population of 51,541. Elevation: 5,899 ft (1,798 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

51,541 Population 8,933/sq mi density
5,899 ft Elevation 1,798 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
15.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Takāb

Takāb

Takab is a city in the Central District of Takab County, West Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

People

Population51,541
Density8,933/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation5,899 ft (1,798 m)
Population51,541
Population Density8,933 / sq mi
Elevation5,899 ft (1,798 m)
Coordinates36.4009°, 47.1133°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceWest Azerbaijan
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (387 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.8 inches (20 cm)

About Takāb

Takāb is a mid-size city in Iran (West Azerbaijan) with a population of 51,541. The city sits at an elevation of 5,899 feet (1,798 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Takāb

Takāb has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 356 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.8°C / 27°F -13.7° / 8° 52.8
Feb -1.6°C / 29°F -13.6° / 11.1° 51.7
Mar 2.7°C / 37°F -6.9° / 14.6° 65.2
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F -3.5° / 21° 46.5
May 13.9°C / 57°F 1.5° / 27.9° 33.4
Jun 21°C / 70°F 8.2° / 34.3° 3.8
Jul 23.9°C / 75°F 10.5° / 36.9° 2.2
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 11.2° / 36.4° 1.9
Sep 19.3°C / 67°F 6° / 32.7° 2.6
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 1.6° / 25.3° 14.5
Nov 4.4°C / 40°F -5.5° / 16.6° 51.9
Dec 0.2°C / 32°F -7.8° / 10.5° 29.6
Takāb experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,899 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Iran avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,899 ft (1,798 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density8,933/sq mi
Coordinates36.4009°N, 47.1133°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below Iran avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 22, 2023.

Apr 6, 2021 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M5.2 130 km
May 27, 2008 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran M4.9 141 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M4.8 128 km
Sep 28, 1998 24 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran M4.7 147 km
Apr 30, 1999 21 km W of B?neh, Iran M4.6 140 km
Sep 17, 2019 21 km SSE of Mar?v?n, Iran M4.6 143 km
Dec 22, 2000 15 km SSE of B?neh, Iran M4.6 121 km
May 22, 2023 50 km E of Hashtrūd, Iran M4.5 135 km
Mar 25, 2006 30 km NE of Mar?v?n, Iran M4.5 99 km
Sep 4, 1996 15 km SSE of Mar?v?n, Iran M4.4 136 km
May 13, 2005 23 km NNW of P?veh, Iran M4.4 148 km
Mar 18, 2004 14 km SE of Mar?v?n, Iran M4.4 129 km
May 7, 2021 Iran-Iraq border region M4.4 139 km
Jun 24, 2002 54 km NE of Qoh?rd-e ‘Oly?, Iran M4.3 133 km
Aug 10, 2016 21 km SSE of Mar?v?n, Iran M4.3 138 km
Nov 24, 2013 39 km WNW of B?neh, Iran M4.3 148 km
Oct 18, 2017 29 km NNE of Hashtr?d, Iran M4.3 147 km
Aug 12, 2022 14 km SSE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M4.2 143 km
Jul 9, 2005 15 km SW of B?neh, Iran M4.2 134 km
Jun 26, 2020 23 km S of Mar?v?n, Iran M4.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Wettest
April 47°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in

Takāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Takāb

Institution Type Founded Website
دانشگاه آزاد تکاب University - ,
دانشگاه پیام نور تکاب University - ,

Schools in Takāb

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسه میثاق - - - -
مدرسه شهدا - - - -
هنرستان کاردانش امام علی (ع) - - - -
مدرسه شبانه روزی شهید عراقی - - - -
مدرسه دکتر شهرام خسروی ۲ - - - -
هنرستان خوارزمی - - - -
مدرسه شهید برزگر - - - -
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Radio Stations near Takāb

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Takāb

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابخانه عمومی0.0
کتابخانه عمومی0.0

Farmers Markets in Takāb

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
میدان میوه و تره بار

Hotels in Takāb

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pension
Ranji Hotel

Cafes in Takāb

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Fanoos

Castles in Takāb

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Takht-e Soleyman

Theme Parks in Takāb

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

شهربازی

Clinics in Takāb

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

درمانگاه مهر شفا

Bus Stations in Takāb

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

takab terminal bus

Gas Stations in Takāb

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین
پمپ گاز CNG شهرداری
جایگاه CNG
جایگاه آغال
جایگاه گازوئیل

Banks in Takāb

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Maskan
Bank Mellat
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Saderat Iran
Bank Sepah
Refah Bank
Refah Bank
Tejarat Bank
بانک انصار
بانک صادرات
بانک ملت

Stadiums & Teams in Takāb

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Takāb

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Nesar Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Takāb

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Takht-e SoleymanCultural2003
Takht-e Soleyman

Churches & Religious Organizations in Takāb

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد جامع
مصلی

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
1,808 m (5,932 ft)
Website
tekab-ag.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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Takāb

Takht-e Soleyman
Cultural · inscribed 2003
The archaeological site of Takht-e Soleyman, in north-western Iran, is situated in a valley set in a volcanic mountain region. The site includes the principal Zoroastrian sanctuary partly rebuilt in the Ilkhanid (Mongol) period (13th century) as well as a temp...
Takht-e Soleyman
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Frequently Asked Questions About Takāb

What is the population of Takāb?

Takāb has a population of 51,541 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 8,933 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Takāb?

Takāb has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches, with 7.8 inches of snow.

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