[5] The area surrounding Estahban is very fertile,[3] being the largest producer of dried figs, saffron, grain, cotton, walnuts, almonds, grapes and other fruits in the Middle East.

[citation needed] At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 33,101 in 8,714 households.

[2] Estahban is located at 29.1291° N, 54.358° E and surrounded by Bakhtagan Lake from the north, by Fars township from the south and by Shiraz and Darab from the west.

Its average elevation from sea level is about 1767 m.[citation needed] Estahban is a dry City, with a yearly precipitation amount of 224 millimeters, with summer temperatures frequently about 28.1 °C (104 °F) in blazing sunshine with no humidity.

[citation needed] Growing rain-fed and organically, having sweeter taste, drying naturally on tree and many health benefits make this fig unique.