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Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
Badakhshan · Afghanistan
Ashkāsham is a small city in Badakhshan, Afghanistan with a population of 12,120. Elevation: 10,030 ft (3,057 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Ashkāsham
Ishkashim is a border town in Badakhshan Province of Afghanistan, which has a population of around 12,120 people. The town serves as the capital of Ishkashim District. Another town by the same name is located on the other side of Panj River in the Gorno-Badakhshan region of Tajikistan, although that town is normally transliterated Ishkoshim following Tajik practice. A bridge linking the two towns was reconstructed in 2006.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,120 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10,030 ft (3,057 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6833°, 71.5333° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Badakhshan |
| Average Temperature | 42°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.5 inches (266 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.1 inches (13 cm) |
About Ashkāsham
Ashkāsham is a small city in Afghanistan (Badakhshan) with a population of 12,120. The city sits at an elevation of 10,030 feet (3,057 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.
Climate in Ashkāsham
Ashkāsham has an average annual temperature of -1.2°C (30°F). The hottest month is Jul (10.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 285 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,030 ft (3,057 m) |
| Area | 782.0 sq mi (2,025.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6833°N, 71.5333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Ashkāsham has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 19°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and September the driest (0.2").
Schools in Ashkāsham
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacation School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Ashkāsham
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohi Mardon Museum |
Libraries in Ashkāsham
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Китобхонаи маркази ноҳияи Ишкошим ба номи Амирбек Абибов | 0.0 |
Clinics in Ashkāsham
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ashkāsham
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ashkāsham
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ishkashim Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ishkoshim Regional Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ashkāsham
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مهمان خانه/مېلمستون |
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What is the population of Ashkāsham?
Ashkāsham has a population of 12,120 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 782.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ashkāsham?
Ashkāsham has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.5 inches, with 5.1 inches of snow.