Nehbandan is a city in the Central District of Nehbandan County, South Khorasan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

Demographics

Ethnicity

The people of Nehbandan are Parthians and Aryans who have lived in this area since pre-Islamic times.

Population

At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 15,998 in 3,817 households. The following census in 2011 counted 18,827 people in 4,524 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 18,304 people in 4,755 households.

Geography

Topography

Nehbandan is at an altitude of 1196 meters above sea level, and the heights of the north of this city reach 2500 meters above sea level. The city is near the central desert of Iran.

Resources

Precious stones in mines along with agriculture is another reason for the importance of Nehbandan.

Climate

Nehbandan's climate is classified as hot and dry due to its proximity to the central desert of Iran.