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Tākestān, Iran
Qazvin Province · Iran
Tākestān is a mid-size city in Qazvin Province, Iran with a population of 71,499. Elevation: 4,150 ft (1,265 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
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About Tākestān
Takestan is a city in the Central District of Takestan County, Qazvin province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Takestan has a railway station on the Teheran-Tabriz line. The name Takestan literally means "vineyard."
People
Climate
| Population | 71,499 |
| Population Density | 372 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,150 ft (1,265 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0706°, 49.6957° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
| Country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| State / Province | Qazvin Province |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 12.4 inches (316 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.5 inches (4 cm) |
About Tākestān
Tākestān is a mid-size city in Iran (Qazvin Province) with a population of 71,499. The city sits at an elevation of 4,150 feet (1,265 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.
Climate in Tākestān
Tākestān has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 316 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above Iran avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,150 ft (1,265 m) |
| Area | 192.2 sq mi (497.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0706°N, 49.6957°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 | 102 km |
| 1608 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,000 | 81 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in |
Tākestān has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Tākestān
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Azad University Takestan | University | — | — |
| دانشكده علوم انساني -دانشگاه ازاد اسلامي تاكستان | College | — | — |
| دانشكده علوم كشاورزي | College | — | — |
| دانشکده علوم پایه | College | — | — |
| دانشکده مکانیک | College | — | — |
| دانشگاه آزاد | University | — | — |
| دانشگاه آزاد واحد ضیاء آباد | University | — | — |
| دانشگاه پیام نور تاکستان | University | — | — |
| موسسه آموزش عالی تاکستان | University | — | — |
Schools in Tākestān
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسه دخترانه راهنمایی پارس توشه | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه خلیج فارس | — | — | — | — |
| دبستان سمیه | — | — | — | — |
| هنرستان مصطفی طاهرخانی | — | — | — | — |
| فنی حرفه ایی برادران-شماره ۳ | — | — | — | — |
| دبیرستان امیرکبیر | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه ابتدایی شهید نورالله | — | — | — | — |
| دبیرستان دخترانه | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه | — | — | — | — |
| دبیرستان نمونه دولتی کوثر | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسه فرهنگ | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tākestān
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Tākestān
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| كتابخانه ثامن الحجج (ع) | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه خواجه نصیرالدین طوسی | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه شهدا | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه شهید فهمیده | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه کاشانی | 0.0 | |||||
| کتابخانه کاشانی | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tākestān
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| مرکز لیزر آلفا |
Hotels in Tākestān
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tākestān
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Tākestān
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tākestān
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tākestān
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Tākestān
4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tākestān
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tākestān
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tākestān
21 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tākestān
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tākestān
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tākestān
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Qazvin Airport | GZW | Medium Airport |
| Abhar Flight School Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Esfarvarin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hezar Jolfa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Khar Rud Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Khorramdarreh Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tākestān
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office | |
| دفتر خدمات پستی |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tākestān
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مسجد پیامبر اعظم |
Quick Facts
Around Tākestān
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Tākestān?
Tākestān has a population of 71,499 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 372 people per square mile, spread across 192.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tākestān?
Tākestān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.4 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.