Herat, Iran Explained
| Herat |
| Native Name: | fa|هرات |
| Native Name Lang: | fa |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Pushpin Map: | Iran |
| Coordinates Footnotes: | [1] |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Iran |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Yazd |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Khatam |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Name3: | Central |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population As Of: | 2016 |
| Population Total: | 13032 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | IRST |
| Utc Offset: | +03:30 |
Herat (fa|هرات) is a city in the Central District of Khatam County, Yazd province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[2]
Demographics
Population
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 10,795 in 2,751 households.[3] The following census in 2011 counted 12,392 people in 3,357 households.[4] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 13,032 people in 3,834 households.[5]
Climate
Herat has a hot and dry desert climate with a high diurnal temperature range. The city experiences average high temperatures reaching 41°C (105°F) in July, while winter nights can drop to about 1°C (34°F) in January. Annual precipitation is under 50 mm (2 inches), mostly occurring in late winter and early spring. Humidity remains low year-round, typically fluctuating between 10% and 38%. Due to clear skies and low atmospheric moisture, the rapid cooling after sunset results in cool nights even in summer. Herat's climate is influenced by its proximity to the Lut Desert, known for its extreme heat, sparse vegetation, and strong seasonal winds.[6]
See also
Notes and References
- ((OpenStreetMap contributors)) . Herat, Khatam County. . 13 November 2024. 13 November 2024. fa.
- Creating divisional changes and reforms in Yazd province. fa. lamtakam.com. Lam ta Kam. https://web.archive.org/web/20231219223405/https://lamtakam.com/law/council_of_ministers/120155. Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers. Habibi. Hassan. 19 December 2023. c. 2023. Approved 18 December 1378. Proposal 1.4.42.16784; Notification 9170/20979H. 19 December 2023.
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Yazd Province. fa. The Statistical Center of Iran. amar.org.ir. 25 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20110920085705/http://www.amar.org.ir/DesktopModules/FTPManager/upload/upload2360/newjkh/newjkh/21.xls. Excel. 20 September 2011.
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Yazd Province. fa. The Statistical Center of Iran. irandataportal.syr.edu. Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University. https://web.archive.org/web/20230120180437/https://irandataportal.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/Yazd.xls. 20 January 2023. 19 December 2022. Excel.
- Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Yazd Province. fa. The Statistical Center of Iran. amar.org.ir. 19 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20201118150108/https://www.amar.org.ir/Portals/0/census/1395/results/abadi/CN95_HouseholdPopulationVillage_21.xlsx. Excel. 18 November 2020.
- Web site: Shahr-e Herāt Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Iran) - Weather Spark . 2024-12-03 . weatherspark.com . en.
