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Bojnord
بجنورد
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   Mofakham's House of Mirrors, Sardar Mofkham Mansion, Jajarmi Mansion
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 Bojnord
Location in Iran
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| Country | Iran | |
| Province | North Khorasan | |
| County | Bojnord | |
| District | Central | |
| Area | ||
| • City | 36 km2 (14 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,070 m (3,510 ft) | |
| Population
(2016)
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| • Urban | 228,931 | |
| • Metro | 335,931 | |
| Time zone | UTC+03:30 (IRST) | |
| Area code(s) | (+98) 58 | |
| Climate | BSk | |
| Website | http://www.bojnord-city.ir/ | |
Bojnord is an important city in Iran. It is the capital of North Khorasan province. The city is about 701 kilometers (436 miles) away from Tehran, the capital of Iran. It is also 237 kilometers (147 miles) from Mashhad.
Contents
History of Bojnord
Early Times
Local stories say that the Qarai Turks controlled this area. This happened after the Mongol invasion in the 1200s.
Founding the City
Bojnord is a newer city. It was likely built by the Safavids. They were a powerful ruling family in Iran. They settled the Kurdish Şadiyan tribe here. This helped protect the Safavid borders from other groups. The city used to have a strong wall around it. It also had eleven neighborhoods, markets, and four mosques.
Challenges and Rebuilding
In 1849, a big revolt happened. This event caused a lot of damage to the city. Later, in 1876, a traveler named G. C. Napier visited Bojnord. He noted that a Kurdish leader ruled the city. This leader did not collect taxes. Instead, he provided military help to the government in Tehran.
Bojnord faced more challenges. Strong earthquakes hit the city in 1896 and 1929. These quakes destroyed much of the city and its surroundings. After these events, the city was rebuilt in a modern way. It did not have its old walls or defenses anymore. In 1997, another strong earthquake, measuring 6.5, caused a lot of damage. Many people were hurt or lost their lives.
People of Bojnord
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Bojnord has grown over the years.
- In 2006, about 172,772 people lived in the city.
- By 2011, the population grew to 199,791 people.
- The most recent count in 2016 showed 228,931 people living in Bojnord.
Bojnord's Location and Weather
Where is Bojnord?
Bojnord is in northeastern Iran. It covers an area of 36 square kilometers. The city is located south of the Kopedagh mountain range. It is also east of the Aladagh mountain range. The Alborz mountain range is to its north. Bojnord is 1070 meters (3,510 feet) above sea level.
Bojnord's Climate
Bojnord has a cold semi-arid climate. This means it is generally dry. It also experiences cold winters.
| Climate data for Bojnurd (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 19.2 (66.6) |
27.2 (81.0) |
30.8 (87.4) |
34.4 (93.9) |
37.4 (99.3) |
40.0 (104.0) |
41.2 (106.2) |
40.6 (105.1) |
39.0 (102.2) |
33.6 (92.5) |
27.8 (82.0) |
25.0 (77.0) |
41.2 (106.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6.9 (44.4) |
8.7 (47.7) |
13.9 (57.0) |
19.9 (67.8) |
24.9 (76.8) |
30.3 (86.5) |
32.8 (91.0) |
32.1 (89.8) |
28.2 (82.8) |
21.8 (71.2) |
13.9 (57.0) |
8.8 (47.8) |
20.2 (68.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 0.9 (33.6) |
2.4 (36.3) |
7.0 (44.6) |
12.6 (54.7) |
17.8 (64.0) |
22.9 (73.2) |
25.4 (77.7) |
24.4 (75.9) |
20.2 (68.4) |
13.8 (56.8) |
7.0 (44.6) |
2.7 (36.9) |
13.1 (55.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −3.7 (25.3) |
−2.4 (27.7) |
1.7 (35.1) |
6.6 (43.9) |
11.2 (52.2) |
15.5 (59.9) |
18.2 (64.8) |
16.7 (62.1) |
12.8 (55.0) |
6.9 (44.4) |
1.8 (35.2) |
−1.9 (28.6) |
7.0 (44.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −19.0 (−2.2) |
−21.0 (−5.8) |
−13.6 (7.5) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
4.0 (39.2) |
10.0 (50.0) |
5.4 (41.7) |
1.6 (34.9) |
−5.0 (23.0) |
−14.4 (6.1) |
−18.1 (−0.6) |
−21.0 (−5.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 22.2 (0.87) |
31.9 (1.26) |
45.3 (1.78) |
38.7 (1.52) |
30.4 (1.20) |
10.2 (0.40) |
6.8 (0.27) |
4.8 (0.19) |
7.7 (0.30) |
12.4 (0.49) |
25.8 (1.02) |
19.2 (0.76) |
255.4 (10.06) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 5.4 | 6.3 | 7.4 | 6.1 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 46.6 |
| Average rainy days | 4 | 5.5 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 7.4 | 5.9 | 62 |
| Average snowy days | 7.2 | 7.5 | 4.7 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 4.1 | 25.3 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 72 | 71 | 68 | 64 | 58 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 48 | 57 | 69 | 73 | 59.5 |
| Average dew point °C (°F) | −4.1 (24.6) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
0.5 (32.9) |
4.9 (40.8) |
8.1 (46.6) |
9.1 (48.4) |
11.0 (51.8) |
8.8 (47.8) |
7.2 (45.0) |
4.0 (39.2) |
0.8 (33.4) |
−2.3 (27.9) |
3.8 (38.7) |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 152 | 152 | 174 | 211 | 272 | 325 | 342 | 342 | 289 | 248 | 175 | 144 | 2,826 |
| Source: NOAA (Snow and Sleet days 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Bojnurd (1977–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6.2 (43.2) |
7.8 (46.0) |
13.0 (55.4) |
19.8 (67.6) |
24.3 (75.7) |
29.8 (85.6) |
32.5 (90.5) |
31.9 (89.4) |
28.2 (82.8) |
21.4 (70.5) |
14.3 (57.7) |
8.6 (47.5) |
19.8 (67.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 1.2 (34.2) |
2.6 (36.7) |
7.2 (45.0) |
13.3 (55.9) |
17.6 (63.7) |
22.5 (72.5) |
25.2 (77.4) |
24.3 (75.7) |
20.3 (68.5) |
14.1 (57.4) |
8.3 (46.9) |
3.6 (38.5) |
13.4 (56.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −3.7 (25.3) |
−2.6 (27.3) |
1.4 (34.5) |
6.7 (44.1) |
10.9 (51.6) |
15.2 (59.4) |
17.9 (64.2) |
16.6 (61.9) |
12.5 (54.5) |
6.9 (44.4) |
2.2 (36.0) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
6.9 (44.4) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 25.1 (0.99) |
32.2 (1.27) |
42.9 (1.69) |
39.1 (1.54) |
33.3 (1.31) |
9.0 (0.35) |
8.7 (0.34) |
5.5 (0.22) |
9.3 (0.37) |
12.4 (0.49) |
26.0 (1.02) |
24.3 (0.96) |
267.8 (10.55) |
| Average precipitation days | 10.6 | 11.4 | 12.4 | 10.8 | 9.8 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 5.3 | 8.1 | 9.9 | 89.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 72 | 71 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 48 | 46 | 43 | 48 | 57 | 67 | 72 | 59 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 144.4 | 148.6 | 164.7 | 206.8 | 267.1 | 309.0 | 328.5 | 331.3 | 281.1 | 243.2 | 178.1 | 142.3 | 2,745.1 |
| Source 1: World Meteorological Organisation | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: [1] | |||||||||||||
Learning and Education
Universities in Bojnord
Bojnord is home to several universities. These places offer higher education for students.
- University of Bojnurd
- North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences
- Islamic Azad University of Bojnurd
- Eshragh Institute of Higher Education (Bojnurd, North Khorasan)
- Payam Noor University of Bojnurd
Famous People from Bojnord
Many notable people have come from Bojnord.
- Abdolhossein Teymourtash (Sardar Moazzam Khorasani) was a very important politician. He lived during the Pahlavi dynasty in the 1900s.
- Ali-Akbar Davar was a politician and judge. He helped create Iran's modern court system.
- Kazem Mousavi Bojnurdi is a historian and writer. He used to be in charge of the National Library of Iran.
- Mohammad Davari is a journalist.
- Mostafa Tabrizi is a politician.
Images for kids
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The city of Bojnord
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Bojnord in fall
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A rainy spring day in Bojnord
