Semnan
Semnan, the provincial capital of Iran's Semnan province, sits between the Alborz mountain range to the north and the Kavir desert to the south, on the historic Tehran–Mashhad route. The city is the cultural hub of the Semnani-speaking ethnic group and is known for local specialities including Shirmal pastry, Koloocheh cookies, kilim rugs, and daffodil flowers. It has a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants, access to mountain terrain, and connections to UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population124,826
- Nearest water from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.9 km3.7 mi
Semnan: quick answers
Where is Semnan?
Semnan is in Iran, about 114 km71 miles in a straight line from Sari.
How do you get to Semnan?
The nearest airport is Semnan (SNX), about 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Semnan?
The warmest month is July, averaging 29°C84°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C37°F. The wettest month is March, with about 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Semnan?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 20 restaurants, 8 cafés and 42 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Semnan?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Shahmirzad.