Bandar Lengeh (Persian: بندرلنگه)[a] is a city in the Central District of Bandar Lengeh County, Hormozgan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.[4]

Bandar Lengeh
Persian: بندر لنگه
City
Beach at Bandar Lengeh
Beach at Bandar Lengeh
Bandar Lengeh is located in Iran
Bandar Lengeh
Bandar Lengeh
Bandar Lengeh is located in Persian Gulf
Bandar Lengeh
Bandar Lengeh
Coordinates: 26°33′34″N 54°53′06″E / 26.55944°N 54.88500°E / 26.55944; 54.88500[1]
CountryIran
ProvinceHormozgan
CountyBandar Lengeh
DistrictCentral
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total
30,435
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)

Bandar Lengeh is a port city on the Persian Gulf, 280 km (170 mi) from Lar, 192 km (119 mi) from Bandar Abbas, and 420 km (260 mi) from Bushehr. The weather in Bandar Lengeh is hot and humid, typical of coastal cities in southern Iran.

History

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The British attacking the pirate port of Linga on 16 November 1809

Lengeh was a center for trade between Oman and Iran for over 60 years, from 1759 to 1814. After 1814, Bandar Abbas played a major role in regional trade.

Demographics

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Language

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The linguistic composition of the city:[5]

Bandar Lengeh linguistic composition
language percent
Larestani/Achomi
49.5%
Bandari
20%
Arabic
20%
New Persian
10%
Koroshi
0.5%

Population

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At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 25,303 in 5,589 households.[6] The following census in 2011 counted 30,478 people in 6,735 households.[7] The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 30,435 people in 8,452 households.[2]

Climate

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Bandar Lengeh has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh) with hot summers and mild winters. Precipitation is very low, and mostly falls from December to March.

Climate data for Bandar Lengeh (1991–2020, extremes 1966–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 31.6
(88.9)
32.4
(90.3)
36.0
(96.8)
43.4
(110.1)
49.0
(120.2)
49.0
(120.2)
47.0
(116.6)
44.0
(111.2)
44.4
(111.9)
42.5
(108.5)
37.3
(99.1)
32.0
(89.6)
49.0
(120.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 22.9
(73.2)
24.1
(75.4)
26.8
(80.2)
31.4
(88.5)
35.4
(95.7)
36.8
(98.2)
37.8
(100.0)
37.8
(100.0)
36.3
(97.3)
33.8
(92.8)
29.3
(84.7)
25.0
(77.0)
31.5
(88.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 18.6
(65.5)
19.8
(67.6)
22.4
(72.3)
26.6
(79.9)
30.5
(86.9)
32.5
(90.5)
34.1
(93.4)
34.2
(93.6)
32.5
(90.5)
29.5
(85.1)
24.9
(76.8)
20.6
(69.1)
27.2
(81.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 14.5
(58.1)
15.6
(60.1)
18.0
(64.4)
21.8
(71.2)
25.6
(78.1)
28.2
(82.8)
30.6
(87.1)
31.0
(87.8)
28.6
(83.5)
24.8
(76.6)
20.2
(68.4)
16.3
(61.3)
22.9
(73.2)
Record low °C (°F) 6.0
(42.8)
7.0
(44.6)
9.1
(48.4)
10.0
(50.0)
16.0
(60.8)
20.0
(68.0)
22.0
(71.6)
24.0
(75.2)
20.9
(69.6)
17.0
(62.6)
9.0
(48.2)
6.0
(42.8)
6.0
(42.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 34.9
(1.37)
19.0
(0.75)
26.4
(1.04)
3.5
(0.14)
0.3
(0.01)
0.1
(0.00)
1.0
(0.04)
0.0
(0.0)
0.1
(0.00)
0.1
(0.00)
12.6
(0.50)
29.4
(1.16)
127.4
(5.02)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 2.9 1.9 2.6 0.7 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 1.3 2.3 12.0
Average relative humidity (%) 62.0 62.0 64.0 60.0 61.0 66.0 66.0 66.0 66.0 63.0 58.0 60.0 62.8
Average dew point °C (°F) 11.0
(51.8)
12.4
(54.3)
15.2
(59.4)
18.1
(64.6)
21.6
(70.9)
25.4
(77.7)
27.2
(81.0)
27.2
(81.0)
25.5
(77.9)
21.7
(71.1)
15.9
(60.6)
12.4
(54.3)
19.5
(67.1)
Mean monthly sunshine hours 243.0 228.0 241.0 267.0 322.0 321.0 293.0 289.0 275.0 291.0 258.0 246.0 3,274
Source: NOAA[8][9]
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See also

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  Iran portal

Notes

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  1. ^ Also romanized as Bandar Langeh, Bandar-e Lengeh, and Bandar-e-Langeh; also known as Lingah, Lengeh, Linja, and Linjah[3]

References

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  1. ^ OpenStreetMap contributors (17 November 2024). "Bandar Lengeh, Bandar Lengeh County" (Map). OpenStreetMap (in Persian). Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Hormozgan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 5 May 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ Bandar Lengeh can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-3055126" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database".
  4. ^ Habibi, Hassan (c. 2022) [Approved 21 June 1369]. Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of elements and units of Hormozgan province's national divisions centered in Bandar Abbas city. qavanin.ir (Report) (in Persian). Ministry of the Interior, Defense Political Commission of the Government Council. Proposal 53/5/1/3233; Resolution 93808/T907. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2024 – via Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
  5. ^ "Language distribution: Hormozgan Province". Iran Atlas. Archived from the original on 25 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  6. ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Hormozgan Province. amar.org.ir (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
  7. ^ Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Hormozgan Province. irandataportal.syr.edu (Report) (in Persian). The Statistical Center of Iran. Archived from the original (Excel) on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2022 – via Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University.
  8. ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Bandar Lengeh". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Zahedan Climate Normals 1966-1990". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
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