Behshahr
During the reign of Shah Abbas the Great, Behshahr served as Iran's summer capital — a distinction that reflects the city's position on the Caspian coast at the foot of the Alborz mountains in Mazandaran province. Formerly known as Ashraf, it was designated Iran's national city of gilim weaving in 2023, and sits within reach of UNESCO-listed heritage in the wider region.
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- Population94,702
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.3 km2.0 mi
Nearest airports
Behshahr: quick answers
Where is Behshahr?
Behshahr is in Iran, about 46 km29 miles in a straight line from Sari.
How do you get to Behshahr?
The nearest airport is Sari (SRY), about 57 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Behshahr?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 6°C42°F. The wettest month is November, with about 97 mm3.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Behshahr?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants, 2 cafés and 25 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.