Lamerd facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lamerd
لامرد
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 Lamerd
Location in Iran
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| Country | Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| County | Lamerd |
| District | Central |
| Elevation | 670 m (2,200 ft) |
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| • Total | 29,380 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
Lamerd (pronounced Lah-merd) is a city in Iran. It is located in the Fars province. Lamerd is an important city in its area. It serves as the main city for Lamerd County.
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People of Lamerd
The people living in Lamerd are known as the Achomi people. A long time ago, this area was part of a region called Irahistan.
How Many People Live Here?
Lamerd has been growing! In 2006, about 21,365 people lived here. By 2011, the number grew to 25,131. The most recent count in 2016 showed 29,380 people living in Lamerd.
Climate in Lamerd
Lamerd has a specific climate. The weather changes throughout the year. You can see the average temperatures and rainfall below.
| Climate data for Lamerd (1995-2005) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 14.0 (57.2) |
16.2 (61.2) |
19.5 (67.1) |
25.4 (77.7) |
31.0 (87.8) |
33.9 (93.0) |
35.5 (95.9) |
34.8 (94.6) |
31.4 (88.5) |
26.7 (80.1) |
20.2 (68.4) |
16.1 (61.0) |
25.4 (77.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 7.9 (46.2) |
9.3 (48.7) |
12.0 (53.6) |
16.4 (61.5) |
21.2 (70.2) |
23.5 (74.3) |
26.6 (79.9) |
25.8 (78.4) |
21.7 (71.1) |
17.0 (62.6) |
11.8 (53.2) |
9.0 (48.2) |
16.9 (62.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 80.8 (3.18) |
24.1 (0.95) |
54.3 (2.14) |
7.1 (0.28) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.6 (0.06) |
2.0 (0.08) |
7.5 (0.30) |
0.4 (0.02) |
2.2 (0.09) |
7.8 (0.31) |
49.3 (1.94) |
237.1 (9.35) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 65 | 55 | 50 | 34 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 46 | 50 | 40 |
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What Lamerd Makes
Lamerd has a strong industry. This is mainly because of its large natural gas sources. These gas fields are very important for the city's economy. Some of the important gas zones nearby are Tabnak, Homa, Shanol, and Varavi.
Getting Around Lamerd
Lamerd has its own airport. The Lamerd International Airport opened in 1964. It offers flights to other cities in Iran, like Tehran and Shiraz. You can also fly to other countries from here. These include Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
