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Ţāleqān, Iran

Alborz Province · Iran

Ţāleqān is a small town in Alborz Province, Iran with a population of 3,211. Elevation: 5,981 ft (1,823 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,211 Population 175/sq mi density
5,981 ft Elevation 1,823 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
11.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Ţāleqān

Ţāleqān

Taleqan is a city in the Central District of Taleqan County, Alborz province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It is also the administrative center for Miyan Taleqan Rural District. Taleqan is in the Alborz mountain range.

People

Population3,211
Density175/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain11.3 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation5,981 ft (1,823 m)
Population3,211
Population Density175 / sq mi
Elevation5,981 ft (1,823 m)
Coordinates36.1745°, 50.7691°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceAlborz Province
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation11.3 inches (286 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)

About Ţāleqān

Ţāleqān is a small town in Iran (Alborz Province) with a population of 3,211. The city sits at an elevation of 5,981 feet (1,823 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Ţāleqān has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,981 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below Iran avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,981 ft (1,823 m)
Area18.3 sq mi (47.4 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates36.1745°N, 50.7691°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below Iran avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.09"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 19, 2023.

Jun 20, 1990 23 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M7.4 149 km
May 28, 2004 41 km SSE of Nowshahr, Iran M6.3 77 km
Jun 21, 1990 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.8 101 km
Nov 28, 1991 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.6 133 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 111 km
Jun 24, 1990 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 144 km
Jun 21, 1990 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 137 km
Apr 19, 2002 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran M5.2 96 km
Jun 20, 1990 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.1 99 km
Jun 20, 1990 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 132 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 106 km
Jun 22, 1990 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 145 km
Jun 20, 1990 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 137 km
Jun 21, 1990 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 143 km
Jun 21, 1990 15 km ENE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.8 128 km
Apr 26, 1995 25 km SSW of Rasht, Iran M4.8 148 km
Aug 20, 1990 36 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.8 128 km
Jun 27, 1990 31 km SSW of ?st?neh-ye Ashraf?yeh, Iran M4.8 128 km
Jun 21, 1990 9 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.8 146 km
Jun 28, 1990 21 km SSE of Rasht, Iran M4.8 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 40,000 149 km
1608 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,000 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Damavand Stratovolcano 5,670 m (18,602 ft) -5350 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.1 in Wettest
April 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
October 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in

Ţāleqān has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and September the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Ţāleqān

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
هنرستان آیت‌الله طالقانی - - - -
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Museums in Ţāleqān

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
خانه موزه آیت الله طالقانی
موزه شهدا

Libraries in Ţāleqān

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابخانه عمومی0.0
کتابخانه عمومی امام محمدباقر0.0
کتابخانه عمومی امام محمدباقر0.0
کتابخانه عمومی پیامبراعظم0.0
کتابخانه عمومی پیامبراعظم0.0
کتابخانه عمومی شهید ثالث0.0

Farmers Markets in Ţāleqān

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
بازار سرپوشیده بعثت
بازارچه
بازارچه خوداشتغالی و صنایع دستی
بازارچه گلستان
فروشگاه

Hotels in Ţāleqān

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamroo Residential Complex
Hotel Kimiya
هتل رستوران ساحل

Restaurants in Ţāleqān

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

رستوران صدف

Monuments in Ţāleqān

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مقبره شیخ حسین الهی

Castles in Ţāleqān

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alamut Castle

Gas Stations in Ţāleqān

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

پمپ بنزین ویدار طالقان

Banks in Ţāleqān

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Mellat
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Saderat Iran
بانک توسعه تعاون

Stadiums & Teams in Ţāleqān

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ţāleqān

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tochal International Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Khor Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Darbandsar Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dizin Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ţāleqān

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mehrabad International AirportTHRLarge Airport
Payam International AirportPYKLarge Airport
Nowshahr AirportNSHMedium Airport
Qazvin AirportGZWMedium Airport
Ramsar AirportRZRMedium Airport
Doshan Tappeh Air Base-Small Airport
Fath Airport-Small Airport
Hezar Jolfa Airstrip-Small Airport
Khar Rud Airport-Small Airport
Military Runway-Small Airport
Military Runway-Small Airport
Naja Airport-Small Airport
Namakabrud Airport-Small Airport
Qazvin Azadi Airport-Small Airport
Shahid Aryafar Airport-Small Airport
Tehran West Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ţāleqān

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
دفتر خدمات سلامت
دندانپزشکی دکتر وحید شمشیری
دندانپزشکی مانی دکتر فائزه حافظی
ساختمان پزشکان دکتر پارسا
کلینیک رز

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ţāleqān

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Imam Hussein Mosque
مسجد
مسجد امام رضا
مسجد سیدالشهدا

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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
1,823 m (5,981 ft)

🇮🇷 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 Ţāleqān

What is the population of Ţāleqān?

Ţāleqān has a population of 3,211 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 175 people per square mile, spread across 18.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ţāleqān?

Ţāleqān has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.3 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

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