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Abadan

Decide whether to visit or live in Abadan, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Abadan?

Suitable with normal precautions

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to the whole country of Iran.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Abadan month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Abadan are typically February, March and December, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 47°C), January the coldest (average low 9°C), and December the wettest (about 37 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January19.48.8238.8
February21.710.4199.1
March26.914.7289.9
April33.920.6710.4
May40.726.4311.7
June45.930.8012.6
July47.332.6012.3
August46.731.9011.9
September43.528.1011.3
October36.622.2310.6
November26.715.8368.6
December20.810.9378.3

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What is being reported around Abadan

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People and places shaping Abadan

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Research updated Monday, October 19, 2026
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Past and future events in Abadan

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1847

    In 1847, Persia acquired it from the Ottoman Empire in which state Abadan has remained since.

  2. Documented history · 1924

    One section of the tribe, Mohaysen, had its headquarters at Mohammara (now Khorramshahr), until the removal of Shaikh Khaz'al Khan in 1924.

  3. Documented history · 1909

    On 16 July 1909, after secret negotiation with the British consul, Percy Cox, assisted by Arnold Wilson, and Sheik Khaz'al agreed to a rental agreement for the island, including Abadan.

  4. Documented history · 1912

    Refinery throughput numbers rose from 33,000 tons in 1912–1913 to 4,338,000 tons in 1931.

  5. Documented history

    In 1847, Persia acquired it from the Ottoman Empire in which state Abadan has remained since.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Abadan has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

Historical figures

  • Jill Allibone

    Notable individual from Abadan documented in historical registers.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Sobh-e Emrooz

    Reformist newspaper that revealed information regarding the Cinema Rex fire in Abadan before being shut down.

Buildings and landmarks

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Interactive geography

See Abadan in context

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01 · Overview

Abadan, in brief

Abadan is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Abadan took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Abadan

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Abadan

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Abadan

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Abadan

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Abadan

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08 · Questions

Questions about Abadan

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Abadan

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Abadan located and what are its coordinates?

Abadan is situated in Iran at geographic coordinates 30.3392, 48.3043, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Abadan?

Abadan has a recorded population of approximately 231,476 and observes the Asia/Tehran time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Abadan?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Abadan include FA-IR, KU, with IRR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Abadan?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Abadan, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.