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Zir Ab, Mazandaran, Iran – Iran Flag

Current Date And Time In Zir Ab, Iran

Thursday, 13 August 2026
23:28:47 IRST
State: Mazandaran
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Timezone: UTC +03:30 (IRST)
Population: 16,191

📍 Cities Near To Zir Ab


Find cities, states and countries closest to Zir Ab in Mazandaran, Iran with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Zir Ab.

📍 Zir Ab Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Zir Ab from our regional database:

State / RegionMazandaran
Total Population16,191
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude36.1797° N
Center Longitude52.9735° E
Elevation398 m (1,306 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:30
Population Rank in Mazandaran#20 of 205
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ab Bandan Sar Ab Bandan Sar27 43 23
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ahi Dasht Ahi Dasht24 39 21
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Alasht Alasht11 18 9
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Araţeh Araţeh22 35 19
North (N)
National Flag Of Babol Babol30 49 26
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Badeleh Badeleh30 48 26
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bala Afrakoti Bala Afrakoti21 34 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Bala Deza Bala Deza24 38 20
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Chamaz Koti Chamaz Koti22 35 19
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Chehreh Chehreh18 29 16
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Darab Kola Darab Kola31 49 27
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Esbuzar Esbuzar26 42 23
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Galugah Galugah21 34 19
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Gol Chini Gol Chini25 41 22
North (N)
National Flag Of Kalarijan Kalarijan3 5 3
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Zir Ab


States and regions closest to Mazandaran (home state of Zir Ab), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abşeron Abşeron316 509 275
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Alborz Province Alborz Province83 133 72
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ardabil Province Ardabil Province256 412 222
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Astara Astara231 372 201
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bilasuvar District Bilasuvar District297 479 258
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gilan Province Gilan Province156 250 135
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Golestan Golestan174 280 151
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Hacıqabul Hacıqabul313 504 272
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Hamadan Province Hamadan Province226 364 197
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Isfahan Isfahan260 419 226
South (S)

🌎 Countries Near To Zir Ab


Countries bordering or closest to Iran, with aerial distance and compass direction from Zir Ab's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Afghanistan Afghanistan817 1,315 709
East (E)
National Flag Of Armenia Armenia714 1,149 620
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan632 1,017 549
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bahrain Bahrain478 770 415
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia887 1,427 770
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq583 939 507
West (W)
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait426 686 370
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Nagorno Karabakh Nagorno Karabakh664 1,068 576
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Oman Oman767 1,234 666
South (S)
National Flag Of Qatar Qatar512 823 444
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Zir Ab. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Mazandaran, Iran.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Zir Ab (You)Mazandaran16,191
KalarijanMazandaran5.5S
Pol-e SefidMazandaran8,29410.1SE
LajimMazandaran57814.8NE
Shir GahMazandaran15.2NNW
AlashtMazandaran1,19317.5SW
ChehrehMazandaran75928.9NW
Saru KolaMazandaran2,40231.7NNW
Laharem TalukMazandaran66632.0N
Qa’em ShahrMazandaran204,95333.1NNW
Bala AfrakotiMazandaran84134.1N

🏆 Mazandaran City Rankings

How does Zir Ab rank within Mazandaran? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Zir Ab appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Sari255,396
Amol237,528
Qa’em Shahr204,953
Babol202,796
Behshahr94,702
Chalus65,196
Neka60,991
Babolsar48,051
Nowshahr40,000
Tonekabon37,501

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Babol32.00
Amol21.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Amol11,310.86
Babol6,337.38
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport
IATA: SRY
55 km (34 mi) from Zir Ab
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Mazandaran Cities
Zir Ab ranks #20 of 205 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Zir Ab? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Zir Ab Sits on the Map

Zir Ab sits inside Mazandaran, Iran and ranks #20 of 205 cities in Mazandaran by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Zir Ab to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Zir Ab outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Zir Ab and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Zir Ab against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Mazandaran city rankings

🌎 Beyond Zir Ab: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Zir Ab and the countries closest to Zir Ab by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Iran. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Zir Ab, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Zir Ab at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Zir Ab

If you're stringing together stops in Mazandaran, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Zir Ab — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Zir Ab MapView the Zir Ab map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Zir Ab Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Mazandaran OverviewExplore the Mazandaran state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Iran Country DataGet complete Iran data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Zir Ab

Which cities are closest to Zir Ab?

See the Cities Near To Zir Ab table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Mazandaran by population and density.

How is the distance from Zir Ab to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Zir Ab and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Zir Ab map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Zir Ab will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Zir Ab to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Zir Ab?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Zir Ab. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Mazandaran city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Zir Ab compare in size to the cities near it?

Zir Ab ranks #20 of 205 cities in Mazandaran by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Zir Ab?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Zir Ab is Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport (SRY), about 55 km (34 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.