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Gorgān

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Updated Monday, October 19, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Gorgān?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Gorgān month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Gorgān are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 21–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 4°C), and February the wettest (about 78 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)
January12.33.5717.1
February13.03.8787.1
March16.67.1707.6
April20.611.0588.6
May26.015.94910.1
June31.320.62111.9
July32.923.23710.9
August33.223.12111.2
September29.720.1509.9
October23.614.7738.6
November18.08.8638.2
December13.85.2487.1

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People and places shaping Gorgān

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Research updated Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1210

    In 1210, the city was invaded and sacked by the army of Kingdom of Georgia under command of the brothers Mkhargrdzeli.

  2. Invasion of Gorgan

    In 1210, the city was invaded and sacked by the army of the Kingdom of Georgia under the command of the brothers Mkhargrdzeli.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • Fakhroddin Asaad Gorgani

    11th-century Persian poet and the composer of Vis and Ramin, associated with Gorgan.

  • Abu Sa'id al-Darir al-Jurjani

    9th-century astronomer and mathematician associated with Gorgan.

  • Al-Masihi

    10th-century physician and teacher of Avicenna associated with Gorgan.

Local business and employers

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Gorgān, in brief

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

02 · History

How Gorgān took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Gorgān

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Gorgān

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Gorgān

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Gorgān

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Gorgān

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08 · Questions

Questions about Gorgān

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gorgān

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

01 · Q&A

Where is Gorgān located and what are its coordinates?

Gorgān is situated in Iran at geographic coordinates 36.8427, 54.4439, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Gorgān?

Gorgān has a recorded population of approximately 244,937 and observes the Asia/Tehran time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Gorgān?

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

04 · Q&A

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