Nurabad, Fars facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nurabad
Persian: نورآباد
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City
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Nurabad central square
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 Nurabad
Location in Iran
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| Country | Iran |
| Province | Fars |
| County | Mamasani |
| District | Central |
| Elevation | 920 m (3,020 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 57,058 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
| Area code(s) | (+98) 071 |
Nurabad (pronounced Noor-ah-bahd) is a city in Iran. It is located in the Fars province. Nurabad is the main city, or capital, of Mamasani County and its Central District.
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About the People of Nurabad
How Many People Live Here?
Nurabad has grown quite a bit over the years! In 2006, about 51,668 people lived in the city. By 2011, this number grew to 55,736 people. The most recent count in 2016 showed that 57,058 people call Nurabad home.
Where is Nurabad Located?
Nurabad is in a good spot, connected to other cities. It is about 58.7 kilometers (36.5 miles) from Kazerun. It's also 80.5 kilometers (50 miles) from Yasuj and 87.8 kilometers (54.6 miles) from Dogonbadan. Another city, Borazjan, is about 100.2 kilometers (62.3 miles) away.
Nurabad's Weather and Climate
What's the Weather Like in Nurabad?
Nurabad has a varied climate throughout the year. Summers are usually very hot, while winters are mild.
The hottest months are July and August, when temperatures can reach around 39 to 40 degrees Celsius (over 100 degrees Fahrenheit). The coolest months are January and February, with average high temperatures around 13 to 15 degrees Celsius (around 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit).
Rainfall in Nurabad
Most of the rain in Nurabad falls during the cooler months, from December to March. Summers, especially June and July, are very dry and often have no rain at all.
| Climate data for Nurabad | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 13.8 (56.8) |
15.2 (59.4) |
17.4 (63.3) |
21.0 (69.8) |
27.4 (81.3) |
34.3 (93.7) |
39.3 (102.7) |
40.6 (105.1) |
38.9 (102.0) |
33.6 (92.5) |
27.4 (81.3) |
21.4 (70.5) |
27.5 (81.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 2.7 (36.9) |
3.8 (38.8) |
4.7 (40.5) |
8.3 (46.9) |
13.1 (55.6) |
18.9 (66.0) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.5 (77.9) |
22.6 (72.7) |
17.9 (64.2) |
13.6 (56.5) |
9.9 (49.8) |
13.8 (56.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 54 (2.1) |
54 (2.1) |
46 (1.8) |
9 (0.4) |
2 (0.1) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1 (0.0) |
1 (0.0) |
7 (0.3) |
29 (1.1) |
58 (2.3) |
261 (10.2) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org | |||||||||||||
