Kahnuj (Persian: كهنوج, also Romanized as Kahnūj)[3] 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.
Kahnuj
Persian: كهنوج | |
|---|---|
City | |
  Kahnuj | |
| Coordinates: 27°56′26″N 57°41′57″E / 27.94056°N 57.69917°E[1] | |
| Country | Iran |
| Province | Kerman |
| County | Kahnuj |
| District | Central |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
| • Total | 52,624 |
| Time zone | UTC+3:30 (IRST) |
At the 2006 National Census, its population was 38,571 in 8,278 households.[5] The following census in 2011 counted 43,977 people in 10,718 households.[6] The latest census in 2016 showed a population of 52,624 people in 14,394 households.[2]
Geography 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.
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] | |||||||||||||
References edit
- ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (29 June 2023). "Kahnuj, Kahnuj County" (Map). OpenStreetMap. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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".
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ *"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]
- ^ "Monthly Total Precipitation in Kahnuj by Month 1989–2010". Iran Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- ^ "Average relative humidity in Kahnuj by Month 1989–2010". Iran Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 8 April 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "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]
- ^ "Monthly total sunshine hours in Kahnuj by Month 1989–2010". Iran Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 8 April 2015.[permanent dead link]
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