About Kezab Village

Brief Introduction of the Area

Province	County	District	Rural District	City	Village
Yazd	Ashkezar	Khezrabad	Khezrabad	Kezab	Kezab

Kezab was historically known as “Ker-e Ab,” meaning “abundance of water.”

Location and Connectivity

Route from Kezab Village to	Distance	Time
Yazd City Center	51 km	1 hour
Khezrabad Rural District	12.6 km	30 minutes
Kafi Abad	1.7 km	—
Hamaneh	2.8 km	—
Bamakan	1.9 km	—
Atabak	3.5 km	—

Topography

Elevation Above Sea Level	Climate	Soil Type
1860 meters	A mix of cold mountainous and hot desert	Igneous rock on the upper side, desert soil with clay lower down

Climatic Conditions

The following tables refer to the Meybod station, which is nearest to Kezab. Due to the village’s mountainous location, it is colder in winter compared to Meybod.

By analyzing wind direction in Kezab, which blows from the mountains (northeast) towards the village (southwest), we can see that most building openings face northwest and southeast. The mountains sheltered the town, protecting it from the harsh, cold winds.

Temperature Levels

Maximum Temperature in the Last 100 Years	Minimum Temperature in the Last 100 Years
+56°C in 1919	-18°C in 2007

Rainfall Levels

Maximum Rainfall in the Last 100 Years	Minimum Rainfall in the Last 100 Years
50 mm in 2024	0 mm in most months

Wind Speed Levels

Maximum Wind Speed in the Last 100 Years	Minimum Wind Speed in the Last 100 Years
28 m/s in 2014	9 m/s in 2012

Water Sources

River

The main reason for the formation of this village was a once-abundant river that provided water to about seven villages. However, the river dried up approximately 50 years ago, and now Kezab relies solely on a spring for drinking water and agriculture. The river was seasonal and prone to flooding in late winter, prompting the construction of an earthen dam, which has since been reinforced with concrete.

Qanat

After the seasonal river dried up, the village faced severe water shortages. To address this, Qanats were built at the base of the dried river, allowing access to underground water.

Spring

Another key reason for the village’s establishment is the presence of a spring in the mountains above the village. This spring, fed by melted winter snow, provides a continuous water supply, supporting drinking and agriculture in nearby villages.

Water Storage Pool

Recently, a water storage pool was built to help alleviate severe water shortages for agriculture in the village. The pool collects water during the winter and is used during other seasons. When the spring water isn’t used for agriculture, it’s directed into this pool. Its capacity meets the summer agricultural needs of Kezab village.