It is situated at 1112 km. from Tehran. The re-construction of Estahban, after the invasion of Mongols was performed by Amir Mobarezodin Al-e-Mozafar in 746 AH. It is located between two altitudes and to the south of the Bakhtegan Lake, the eastern part has a hot climate and the rest is rather mild because of the mountains. Forests of fig trees have contributed to the economy of this region based on exports.
The majority of the people of Estahaban are Persians, and they speak Persian with Shirazi accent different from Persian accent of Tehran.
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.