Geography of Qeshm Island

Qeshm island is located on the Persian Gulf, at the south of Iran and is the largest island in middle east with an area of about 1500sq km. It consists of four islands including Hormuz, Hengam, Larak and Naaz island. Qeshm county consists of four cities including Qeshm, Dargahan, Suza and Hormuz and 69 villages.

Climate

The line of the Tropic of Cancer crosses through the UAE, causing the weather in qeshm to be warm and sunny. In the winter it has an average daytime temperature of 25°C , night 12-15°C . Near coastal areas humidity can average between 50% and 60%. In the summer, the weather in Qeshm is very hot and humid, with temperatures reaching mid 40’s. Even the sea temperature can reach 37°C , with humidity averaging over 90%. Rainfall in Qeshm is infrequent and does not last for a long period. It mostly rains during the winter period in the form of short gushes and an occasional thunderstorm. On average, rain falls only five days a year.

Population

Qeshm Island population stands at an estimation of 145,000.Qeshm city has the population of 45,000. In addition to indigenous and resident population, Qeshm Island has a large number of immigrant and non-indigenous population, which mainly active in the sectors of Business , commerce, industries and mines, government departments and organs, banks, organizations of Qeshm Free Area And other service sectors.
In addition, a significant number of tourists-will always enter the island, especially in the fall and winter seasons and the Norouz holidays. in Norouz holiday of iran Qeshm population reach 2 million.