Parsabad (Persian: پارس آباد)[a] is a city in the Central District of Parsabad County of Ardabil province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[4] Parsabad is Iran's northernmost city.

Parsabad
Persian: پارس آباد
City
Parsabad at night
Parsabad at night
Parsabad is located in Iran
Parsabad
Parsabad
Coordinates: 39°38′36″N 47°54′46″E / 39.64333°N 47.91278°E / 39.64333; 47.91278[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceArdabil
CountyParsabad
DistrictCentral
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
93,387
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
Parsabad at GEOnet Names Server

Demographics

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Population

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At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 81,782 in 17,638 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 88,924 people in 23,045 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 93,387 people in 26,505 households.[2]

Climate

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Parsabad has a cold semi-arid climate (BSk).

Climate data for Parsabad (1984-2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 8.1
(46.6)
9.5
(49.1)
13.4
(56.1)
19.5
(67.1)
25.4
(77.7)
31.4
(88.5)
33.8
(92.8)
33.1
(91.6)
27.9
(82.2)
21.0
(69.8)
14.2
(57.6)
9.3
(48.7)
20.6
(69.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 3.7
(38.7)
4.8
(40.6)
8.3
(46.9)
13.8
(56.8)
19.2
(66.6)
24.5
(76.1)
27.2
(81.0)
26.8
(80.2)
22.3
(72.1)
16.2
(61.2)
9.9
(49.8)
5.2
(41.4)
15.2
(59.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −0.7
(30.7)
0.1
(32.2)
3.2
(37.8)
8.1
(46.6)
12.9
(55.2)
17.6
(63.7)
20.6
(69.1)
20.5
(68.9)
16.7
(62.1)
11.4
(52.5)
5.6
(42.1)
1.0
(33.8)
9.8
(49.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 14.8
(0.58)
18.8
(0.74)
29.5
(1.16)
31.7
(1.25)
34.7
(1.37)
19.3
(0.76)
7.3
(0.29)
7.3
(0.29)
24.8
(0.98)
34.4
(1.35)
28.3
(1.11)
20.3
(0.80)
271.2
(10.68)
Average snowy days 2.7 3.8 1.2 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 1.6 9.9
Average relative humidity (%) 79 78 76 75 70 61 59 61 69 78 82 83 73
Average dew point °C (°F) −0.3
(31.5)
0.3
(32.5)
3.4
(38.1)
8.6
(47.5)
12.6
(54.7)
15.4
(59.7)
17.8
(64.0)
17.9
(64.2)
15.3
(59.5)
11.2
(52.2)
6.2
(43.2)
1.6
(34.9)
9.2
(48.5)
Mean monthly sunshine hours 117.4 122.1 143.1 171.0 237.9 282.4 287.3 266.2 204.1 158.2 117.6 114.0 2,221.3
Source: [1](dew point 1984-2005[7])

See also

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  Iran portal

Notes

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  1. ^ Also romanized as Pārsābād and Pârsâbâd; also known as Fārsābād[3] and Parsabad-e Moghan

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (24 August 2024). "Parsabad, Parsabad County" (Map). openstreetmap.org (OpenStreetMap) (in Persian). Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Ardabil Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 22 March 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Parsabad can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3077934" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  4. ^ Habibi, Hassan (c. 2021) [Approved 29 March 1370]. Creation and establishment of Aslan Duz District and Parsabad County in East Azerbaijan province. rc.majlis.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Board. Notification 6233/T53K. Archived from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 29 February 2024 – via Islamic Council Research Center.
  5. ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Ardabil Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  6. ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Ardabil Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 15 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
  7. ^ "Form 10: AVERAGE OF DEW POINT TEMPERATURE IN C. STATION: PARSABAD MOGHAN (40700)". Chaharmahalmet (asp). IRIMO. Archived from the original on 30 May 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)