Baft

City in Kerman province, Iran

For the administrative division of Kerman province, see Baft County. For the textile, see bafta cloth.

City in Kerman, Iran

Baft

Persian: بافت

City

Baft

Coordinates: 29°14′06″N 56°35′56″E﻿ / ﻿29.23500°N 56.59889°E﻿ / 29.23500; 56.59889[1]
Country| Iran
Province| Kerman
County| Baft
District| Central
Elevation

| 2,280 m (7,480 ft)
Population

(2016)[2]

• Total

| 34,517
Time zone| UTC+3:30 (IRST)
Area code| 0347422

Baft (Persian: بافت)[a] is a city in the Central District of Baft County, Kerman province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[4] It is 155 kilometres (96 mi) southwest of Kerman. Baft has an elevation of about 2,280 metres (7,480 ft).[citation needed]

## Demographics

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### Population

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At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 35,008 in 8,265 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 33,107 people in 8,473 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 34,517 people in 10,035 households.[2]

## Climate

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Climate data for Baft (1991–2020, extremes since 1989)

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Record high °C (°F)  | 20.0
(68.0)  | 22.4
(72.3)  | 27.0
(80.6)  | 27.4
(81.3)  | 33.8
(92.8)  | 37.0
(98.6)  | 36.8
(98.2)  | 36.6
(97.9)  | 33.5
(92.3)  | 28.9
(84.0)  | 24.2
(75.6)  | 24.0
(75.2)  | 37.0
(98.6)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | 9.6
(49.3)  | 11.5
(52.7)  | 15.2
(59.4)  | 20.6
(69.1)  | 26.3
(79.3)  | 31.1
(88.0)  | 32.5
(90.5)  | 31.3
(88.3)  | 28.3
(82.9)  | 23.0
(73.4)  | 16.5
(61.7)  | 12.5
(54.5)  | 21.5
(70.7)
Daily mean °C (°F)  | 3.5
(38.3)  | 5.5
(41.9)  | 9.1
(48.4)  | 14.6
(58.3)  | 20.2
(68.4)  | 24.9
(76.8)  | 26.2
(79.2)  | 24.9
(76.8)  | 21.9
(71.4)  | 16.2
(61.2)  | 9.8
(49.6)  | 5.9
(42.6)  | 15.2
(59.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | −1.6
(29.1)  | 0.1
(32.2)  | 3.5
(38.3)  | 8.4
(47.1)  | 13.2
(55.8)  | 17.8
(64.0)  | 19.8
(67.6)  | 18.4
(65.1)  | 15.2
(59.4)  | 9.6
(49.3)  | 3.7
(38.7)  | 0.3
(32.5)  | 9.0
(48.2)
Record low °C (°F)  | −16.6
(2.1)  | −11.6
(11.1)  | −7.6
(18.3)  | −2.0
(28.4)  | 4.6
(40.3)  | 9.5
(49.1)  | 14.5
(58.1)  | 12.6
(54.7)  | 6.6
(43.9)  | 2.8
(37.0)  | −7.5
(18.5)  | −10.6
(12.9)  | −16.6
(2.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches)  | 52.1
(2.05)  | 53.1
(2.09)  | 51.1
(2.01)  | 24.1
(0.95)  | 8.9
(0.35)  | 1.8
(0.07)  | 5.0
(0.20)  | 11.2
(0.44)  | 1.3
(0.05)  | 4.9
(0.19)  | 12.0
(0.47)  | 33.5
(1.32)  | 259.0
(10.20)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 4.8  | 5.1  | 5.5  | 3.5  | 1.7  | 0.3  | 1.1  | 1.9  | 0.5  | 1.0  | 2.0  | 3.3  | 30.7
Average relative humidity (%)  | 52.0  | 50.0  | 46.0  | 39.0  | 30.0  | 24.0  | 27.0  | 26.0  | 28.0  | 34.0  | 43.0  | 48.0  | 37.3
Average dew point °C (°F)  | −6.6
(20.1)  | −5.4
(22.3)  | −3.5
(25.7)  | −0.6
(30.9)  | 0.6
(33.1)  | 1.8
(35.2)  | 4.2
(39.6)  | 2.8
(37.0)  | 1.0
(33.8)  | −0.7
(30.7)  | −3.5
(25.7)  | −5.9
(21.4)  | −1.3
(29.7)
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 226  | 216  | 243  | 268  | 318  | 313  | 301  | 317  | 296  | 294  | 251  | 239  | 3,282
Source: NOAA,[7] IRIMO[8][9]

## Khabr National Park

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Baft is one of the natural areas in Iran. Within its locale is the Khabr National Park, which has been submitted by Iran as a UNESCO world heritage site.[10] Khabr National Park has a rich flora (about 750 species) and about 120 endemic species.[citation needed]

## See also

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Iran portal

## Notes

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1. ^ Also romanized as Bāft[3]

## References

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1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (3 December 2024). "Baft, Baft County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 3 December 2024.
2. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Kerman Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
3. ^ Baft can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3054465" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
4. ^ Habibi, Hassan (c. 2024) [Approved 21 June 1369]. Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Kerman province, centered in the city of Kerman. lamtakam.com (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Council. Proposal 3233.1.5.53; Letter 907-93808; Notification 82812/T139K. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024 – via Lam ta Kam.
5. ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Kerman 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): Kerman Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
7. ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Baft". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
8. ^ "TEMPERATURE RECORDS LOWEST IN C. for Baft (40853)". chaharmahalmet. IRIMO. Archived from the original (asp) on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
9. ^ "TEMPERATURE RECORDS HIGHEST IN C. for Baft (40853)". chaharmahalmet. IRIMO. Archived from the original (asp) on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
10. ^ UNESCO World Heritage Centre (2007) Khabr National Park and Ruchun Wildlife Refuge, web page, online at https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5219/, visited 2015-03-28

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Kerman province, Iran

Capital|

* Kerman

Counties
and cities|

| Anar County|

* Anar
* Aminshahr

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Anbarabad County|

* Anbarabad
* Mardehek

Arzuiyeh County|

* Arzuiyeh

Baft County|

* Baft
* Bezenjan

Bam County|

* Bam
* Baravat

Bardsir County|

* Bardsir
* Golzar
* Negar

Fahraj County|

* Fahraj

Faryab County|

* Faryab

Jiroft County|

* Jiroft
* Darb-e Behesht
* Jebalbarez

Kahnuj County|

* Kahnuj

Kerman County|

* Kerman
* Anduhjerd
* Baghin
* Chatrud
* Ekhtiarabad
* Golbaf
* Jupar
* Kazemabad
* Mahan
* Mohiabad
* Rayen
* Shahdad
* Zangiabad

Kuhbanan County|

* Kuhbanan
* Kian Shahr

Manujan County|

* Manujan
* Nowdezh

Narmashir County|

* Narmashir
* Nezamshahr

Qaleh Ganj County|

* Qaleh Ganj

Rabor County|

* Rabor

Rafsanjan County|

* Rafsanjan
* Bahreman
* Koshkuiyeh
* Mes-e Sarcheshmeh
* Safayyeh

Ravar County|

* Ravar
* Hojedk

Rigan County|

* Mohammadabad
* Mohammadabad-e Gonbaki

Rudbar-e Jonubi County|

* Rudbar

Shahr-e Babak County|

* Shahr-e Babak
* Dehaj
* Jowzam
* Khatunabad
* Khursand

Sirjan County|

* Sirjan
* Najaf Shahr
* Pariz
* Zeydabad

Zarand County|

* Zarand
* Khanuk
* Reyhan Shahr
* Yazdan Shahr

Sights|

* Arg-é Bam
* Bardsir citadel
* Carpet Museum, Kerman
* Dinosaur remnants, Zarand
* Dousari waterfall
* Ganjali Khan Complex
* Hajagha-ali historical complex
* Ibrahim Khan's school
* Jamé Mosque of Kerman
* Kerman's grand Bazzar
* Kerman's museum of industry
* Khanqah of Sheykh Saeid
* Konar Sandal
* Meymand
* Naderi Milestone, Fahraj
* Pid-e Nekooieh
* Presidential museum of Rafsanjan
* Rayen Castle
* Shazdeh Garden
* Sirjan's Yakhchals
* Torang cave
* Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine
* Vakil bath, Kerman
* Agha Garden

Places|

* List of cities, towns and villages in Kerman Province

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Baft County

Capital|

* Baft

Districts|

| Central|

| Cities|

* Baft
* Bezenjan

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Rural Districts
and villages|

| Bezenjan|

* Ahuiyeh
* Anjirak
* Aren-e Sofla
* Bagh-e Fakhruiyeh
* Bidan
* Bongan
* Borkenan-e Olya
* Borkenan-e Sofla
* Choghar Chuiyeh
* Dar Pahn
* Deh Nay
* Eslah-e Boz-e Korki Animal Husbandry Station
* Gomtuiyeh
* Gorguiyeh
* Gowd-e Sorkh
* Henguiyeh
* Kazemabad
* Khafkuiyeh
* Mahmudi
* Meshkenan
* Modravan
* Mursaruiyeh
* Nam Zad
* Nimrud
* Omruduiyeh
* Qanat Marvan
* Sefteh
* Shast Pich-e Olya
* Shast Pich-e Sofla
* Shurbaz-e Olya
* Tajabad
* Talkheh Char
* Tir Kaman
* Tituiyeh-ye Seh
* Tombuiyeh
* Torkabad
* Zamanabad
* Zardnuiyeh

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Dashtab|

* Aliabad
* Badrabad
* Boriduiyeh
* Deh Lachin
* Dehuj
* Emamzadeh-ye Seyyed Ali
* Eslamabad-e Shomareh-ye Seh
* Eslamabad-e Yek
* Geliguran
* Godar Sabz
* Hasanabad-e Olya
* Hasanabad-e Sofla
* Hoseynabad
* Juzuiyeh
* Kamalabad
* Kashkuiyeh
* Kazemabad
* Kordbastan
* Kushk-e Olya
* Kushk-e Sofla
* Mansurabad
* Mowtowr-e Ashayiri Deh Qani
* Mowtowr-e Atahaddu
* Mowtowr-e Atahadik
* Pir
* Rudkhaneh-ye Soltani
* Shadian
* Suruiyeh
* Tolombeh-ye Ayatollah Meshkini
* Tolombeh-ye Jehad-e Seh
* Tolombeh-ye Jehad-e Yek
* Tolombeh-ye Shahid Beheshti
* Tolombeh-ye Shahid Matahari
* Torang
* Vakilabad
* Zanai

Fathabad|

* Aliabad-e Yek
* Arkan
* Azerenjan
* Baghuiyeh
* Bayaz-e Bala
* Bid Korduiyeh
* Bid Mehr
* Boneh-ye Bad
* Bostan
* Chahar Kahn
* Chenar Turan
* Dehnow-e Seh
* Dowlatabad-e Seh
* Eshkafti
* Eslamabad
* Fathabad
* Gahuiyeh
* Gijuiyeh
* Jamalabad
* Jamilabad
* Kahak-e Esfij
* Kahak-e Fathabad
* Kahak-e Zardasht
* Kushk-e Borj
* Magasi
* Mehr Saleh
* Palangabad
* Rahmatabad-e Do
* Salehabad
* Sang-e Pahn
* Sefteh
* Shekarabad
* Tahuneh-ye Qazi
* Zakeri
* Zar Dasht

Gughar|

* Abidu
* Amirabad
* Amirabad
* Andardari
* Bahkin-e Pain
* Barreh Kolang
* Bezang-e Hajjiabad
* Chahar Kesht
* Chahartaq
* Cheshmeh Sabz
* Darreh Rud
* Deh-e Sajer
* Dijuiyeh
* Galleh Baghan
* Gavehsoltani
* Gonbadan
* Gonbad-e Mahuiyeh
* Gorijuiyeh
* Gowd-e Giru
* Guyin
* Hajj Qalandar
* Harmuiyeh
* Henkayi
* Jafriz
* Jowkar-e Mehdi
* Jowkar-e Shafi
* Jowyiviyeh
* Kahnuj
* Kahuiyeh-ye Olya
* Khankuiyeh
* Khotba
* Manuiyeh
* Poshteh-ye Yek
* Sefidebrahim
* Seghin
* Seyf ol Din
* Terchun

Khabar|

* Ab Bad-e Kaleb Ali Khani
* Ab Bad-e Pedari
* Ab Bad-e Qahremani
* Ab Bad-e Sivandi
* Ab Ghamushiyeh
* Abadi Chaleh
* Abadi Kheyrabad
* Ahmad Khani
* Bagh Pishgah
* Bagh-e Zal Naqi
* Bideshak
* Chah-e Bid
* Chah-e Zar
* Dikhuiyeh
* Estakhrha
* Fakhrabad
* Gorgin
* Gozm
* Heydarkhani
* Jarub
* Kahdan
* Kaht
* Khabar
* Khardan
* Koldan-e Olya
* Madan
* Meydan
* Mowtowr Pamp-e Hoseynabad
* Narkuiyeh
* Qalatuiyeh
* Qanbari
* Rochan
* Rud Pahn
* Sarkhani
* Sefteh

Kiskan|

* Ab Bahri
* Ab Nai
* Bagh-e Hasan
* Bagh-e Malek
* Bideshk
* Boneh Posht
* Bustan
* Deh Zarchi
* Deh-e Geluband
* Deh-e Mirzai
* Genuiyeh
* Jahan Najan
* Karin
* Khushkar
* Maghuiyeh-ye Sofla
* Meshkan
* Mian Deh
* Mian Rud Ab
* Morghab
* Nahr-e Shir
* Posht Juiyieh
* Qalan
* Qanat Gav
* Sang Kar
* Sefidar
* Suzan-e Olya

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