Kahnuj

City in Kerman province, Iran

For the administrative division of Kerman province, see Kahnuj County. For other places with a similar name, see Kahnuj.

City in Kerman, Iran

Kahnuj

Persian: كهنوج

City

Kahnuj

Coordinates: 27°56′26″N 57°41′57″E﻿ / ﻿27.94056°N 57.69917°E﻿ / 27.94056; 57.69917[1]
Country| Iran
Province| Kerman
County| Kahnuj
District| Central
Population

(2016)[2]

• Total| 52,624
Time zone| UTC+3:30 (IRST)

Kahnuj (Persian: كهنوج)[a] is a city in the Central District of Kahnuj County, Kerman province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[4] To the northwest is Mehroyeh Wildlife Refuge.

## Demographics

[edit]

### Population

[edit]

At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 38,571 in 8,278 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 43,977 people in 10,718 households.[6] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 52,624 people in 14,394 households.[2]

## Geography

[edit]

This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (March 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

|

### Location

[edit]

The southernmost part of the province is where the county of Kahnuj is situated. Jiroft County to the north, Hormozgan Province to the west and south, Jazmourian and Sistan-Baluchestan regions to the east, and Hormozgan Province to the west and south.

### Overview

[edit]

The elevation of Kahnuj is 5.5 meters above sea level. The Beshagard Mountains, a section of the Zagros Mountains that extend towards Jazmourian and divide Kahnuj from Hormozgan Province, are situated in this county's mountainous region. In general, Kahnuj has a hot climate. Although precipitation is rare, it can occasionally take the form of torrential rain.

The only continuously flowing river in this county flows in the north and is called the Helil River. The Komsafid River, which rises in the Beshagard Mountains, is one of the seasonal rivers and descends into the Chaleh Chah Reza cavern

The unfavorable climate and neglect of agriculture have resulted in a low population in this county. However, there has been a slight increase in population and a decline in migration recently, thanks to the improvement of health, cultural, and economic conditions as well as the development of agricultural facilities. After Iran's Islamic Revolution, the Jihad-e Sazandegi (Construction Jihad), in particular, attracted the attention of officials, and effective measures were taken to improve the region's economic situation. With its rich soils and nearby underground water sources, Kahnuj County is ideal for farming and raising livestock.

### Climate

[edit]

Climate data for Kahnuj 470m (1989–2010)

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | 19.8
(67.6)  | 23.3
(73.9)  | 28.1
(82.6)  | 35.0
(95.0)  | 41.1
(106.0)  | 44.1
(111.4)  | 44.0
(111.2)  | 42.9
(109.2)  | 40.3
(104.5)  | 36.1
(97.0)  | 28.9
(84.0)  | 22.8
(73.0)  | 33.9
(93.0)
Daily mean °C (°F)  | 14.2
(57.6)  | 17.3
(63.1)  | 21.5
(70.7)  | 27.5
(81.5)  | 33.2
(91.8)  | 36.5
(97.7)  | 37.1
(98.8)  | 35.9
(96.6)  | 33.1
(91.6)  | 28.4
(83.1)  | 21.8
(71.2)  | 16.3
(61.3)  | 26.9
(80.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | 8.6
(47.5)  | 11.3
(52.3)  | 14.8
(58.6)  | 20.0
(68.0)  | 25.3
(77.5)  | 28.8
(83.8)  | 30.2
(86.4)  | 29.0
(84.2)  | 25.8
(78.4)  | 20.7
(69.3)  | 14.7
(58.5)  | 9.8
(49.6)  | 19.9
(67.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches)  | 53.3
(2.10)  | 40.9
(1.61)  | 32.6
(1.28)  | 4.4
(0.17)  | 0.8
(0.03)  | 4.3
(0.17)  | 2.7
(0.11)  | 9.4
(0.37)  | 1.5
(0.06)  | 3.4
(0.13)  | 4.2
(0.17)  | 36.0
(1.42)  | 193.5
(7.62)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 4.3  | 3.4  | 3.2  | 0.9  | 0.3  | 0.7  | 0.5  | 0.7  | 0.3  | 0.3  | 0.7  | 2.5  | 17.8
Average relative humidity (%)  | 59  | 53  | 45  | 32  | 27  | 27  | 33  | 36  | 35  | 33  | 42  | 53  | 39
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 219.9  | 221.7  | 246.9  | 281.2  | 326.9  | 323.1  | 313.2  | 306.1  | 294.8  | 299.2  | 262.5  | 232.7  | 3,328.2
Source: Iran Meteorological Organization (temperatures),[7] (precipitation),[8] (humidity),[9] (days with precipitation),[10]

(sunshine)[11]

## See also

[edit]

Iran portal

## Notes

[edit]

1. ^ Also romanized as Kahnūj[3]

## References

[edit]

1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (29 June 2023). "Kahnuj, Kahnuj County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 29 June 2023.
2. ^ a b "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 08\. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
3. ^ Kahnuj can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3756549" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
4. ^ Habibi, Hassan (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 (in Persian). Ministry of Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Council. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
5. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006)". AMAR (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 08\. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
6. ^ "Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011)". Syracuse University (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. p. 08\. Archived from the original (Excel) on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
7. ^ *"Average Maximum temperature in Kahnuj by Month 1989–2010". Iran Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 8 April 2015.[permanent dead link]
* "Average Mean Daily temperature in Kahnuj by Month 1989–2010". Iran Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
* "Average Minimum temperature in Kahnuj by Month 1989–2010". Iran Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 8 April 2015.[permanent dead link]
8. ^ "Monthly Total Precipitation in Kahnuj by Month 1989–2010". Iran Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
9. ^ "Average relative humidity in Kahnuj by Month 1989–2010". Iran Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 8 April 2015.[permanent dead link]
10. ^ "No. Of days with precipitation equal to or greater than 1 mm in Kahnuj by Month 1989–2010". Iran Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 8 April 2015.[permanent dead link]
11. ^ "Monthly total sunshine hours in Kahnuj by Month 1989–2010". Iran Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 8 April 2015.[permanent dead link]

* v
* t
* e

Kerman province, Iran

Capital|

* Kerman

Counties
and cities|

| Anar County|

* Anar
* Aminshahr

|

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

Places|

* List of cities, towns and villages in Kerman Province

* v
* t
* e

Kahnuj County

Capital|

* Kahnuj

Districts|

| Central|

| Cities|

* Kahnuj
* Deh Kahan

|

Rural Districts
and villages|

| Nakhlestan|

* Zeh
* Saidabad
* Sohran-e Olya
* Moradabad
* Shahrak-e Sanati
* Sohran-e Vosta
* Deh Pish-e Olya
* Tavakkolabad
* Chenaran
* Quchabad-e Mohammad Khan
* Baluchabad
* Hojjatabad
* Tolombeh-ye Ashayiri Mohammad Reza Khani
* Paygah-e Ashayiri
* Tolombeh-ye Ashayiri Morad Ali Dadi va Sherkay
* Shadab
* Shahgazak
* Goharak
* Meghdarabad
* Nosratabad
* Tom Guran
* Nurabad-e Yek
* Mahmudabad-e Azali
* Luk-e Pa-e Jadid
* Ekhtyiarabad-e Sarkahn
* Golestan
* Ponan
* Poshteh-ye Dulabad
* Kahurnarenjak
* Ekhtyiarabad-e Do Ziyarati
* Chakeri
* Birabad
* Langabad
* Khasham Shanbe
* Deh Pish-e Sofla
* Sohran-e Sofla
* Karimabad
* Tolombeh-ye Yusef Mirani va Shoraka
* Avazabad
* Nurabad-e Do
* Tolombeh-ye Mosha-e Shomare 3
* Ahmadabad
* Shahrak-e Shahid Karami

|

Kutak|

* Kutak-e Vasat
* Kutak-e Pain
* Kutak-e Bala
* Anjirak
* Palki
* Tahmineh
* Rig Zardan
* Mirabad
* Rezaabad-e Yek
* Sharikabad
* Rustai-ye Shahid Kivan Mirshkari
* Rashgurd
* Sahlavar
* Ahmadabad-e Sahlavar
* Tolombeh-ye Golshan
* Dowlabad
* Sar Rig
* Luk-e Pa
* Ghadirderaz
* Ghadirzir
* Ziri

Deh Kahan|

* Bargah-e Olya
* Bargah-e Sofla
* Bandkuh
* Bargah-e Namahram
* Ab Barik
* Dulab
* Zamin Band
* Yadollahabad
* Mijan
* Mowtowr-e Sarhadi
* Deharan

Chah Morid|

| Cities|

* Chah Morid

|

Rural Districts
and villages|

| Howmeh|

* Chah Hajji
* Deh-e Hut
* Divan Morad-e Olya
* Kahurabad-e Sohrabi
* Deh-e Hut Shomareh-ye Yek
* Deh Zard
* Kahurmiri
* Kahurabad-e Chahchupan-e Yek
* Sheykhabad-e Chah Hajji
* Kahurabad-e Chahchupan-e Do
* Dochahi
* Tajabad-e Do
* Hurab
* Tolombeh-ye Ashayir Manzari Tavakkoli

|

Chah Rigan|

* Chah-e Rigan-e Luragha
* Chah-e Ziarat-e Yek
* Chah-e Ziarat-e Do
* Chah Rigan-e Vaziri
* Chah Gaz
* Tolombeh-ye Ashayiri Karamt va Shorka
* Tolombeh-ye Karim va Shorka
* Bon Gowd
* Tolombeh-ye Mastazefin Chah Rigan
* Bon Gowd-e Shomareh-ye Do
* Chah Rigan-e Vaziri-ye Yek
* Tolombeh-ye Ashayir Soleymani
* Sefidmorad
* Mowtowr-e Chah Ghafel

This Kahnuj County location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

|

* v
* t
* e

*[v]: View this template
*[t]: Discuss this template
*[e]: Edit this template