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Barakī, Afghanistan

Logar · Afghanistan

Barakī is a small city in Logar, Afghanistan with a population of 15,000. Elevation: 6,434 ft (1,961 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

15,000 Population 129/sq mi density
6,434 ft Elevation 1,961 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
10.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Barakī

Baraki Rajan is a town within the Baraki Barak District of Logar Province, Afghanistan. Baraki Rajan lies approximately 3 km south of the town of Baraki Barak, the capital of the Baraki Barak District. Baraki Rajan is the location of the largest bazaar in the Baraki Barak District, with over 1,200 shops and businesses, with a 50+ bed hospital near the town center, making Baraki Rajan an important center for commerce within the district.

People

Population15,000
Density129/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain10.0 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation6,434 ft (1,961 m)
Population15,000
Population Density129 / sq mi
Elevation6,434 ft (1,961 m)
Coordinates33.9395°, 68.9220°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceLogar
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation10.0 inches (254 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches (10 cm)

About Barakī

Barakī is a small city in Afghanistan (Logar) with a population of 15,000. The city sits at an elevation of 6,434 feet (1,961 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Barakī

Barakī has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 722 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.9°C / 25°F -19.5° / 7.7° 58.7
Feb -0.8°C / 31°F -16.1° / 12.4° 54.6
Mar 4.2°C / 39°F -9.7° / 17.7° 111.6
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F -3.6° / 22° 118.5
May 13.6°C / 56°F -0.5° / 25.4° 124.0
Jun 17.6°C / 64°F 2.9° / 30.4° 19.1
Jul 20.9°C / 70°F 8.5° / 33.2° 48.8
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 7.8° / 32.4° 48.4
Sep 17°C / 63°F 3.5° / 29.8° 51.0
Oct 10.7°C / 51°F -1.6° / 24.2° 28.0
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F -7.3° / 17.8° 41.5
Dec 0.2°C / 32°F -11.2° / 12.1° 18.0
Barakī experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,434 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below Afghanistan avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,434 ft (1,961 m)
Area116.1 sq mi (300.7 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates33.9395°N, 68.9220°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.0"
74% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.17"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 2, 2025.

Jun 21, 2022 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M6.0 114 km
Feb 11, 1999 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M6.0 54 km
Apr 24, 2013 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan M5.5 136 km
Apr 19, 1990 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.3 76 km
Apr 16, 2009 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.2 110 km
Jul 18, 2004 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan M5.2 80 km
Jul 18, 2022 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M5.2 111 km
Apr 2, 1990 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan M5.1 102 km
Jun 24, 2021 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan M5.1 113 km
Oct 30, 2009 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 105 km
Nov 17, 1992 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M5.1 126 km
Apr 16, 2009 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 106 km
Jun 1, 2001 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan M5.0 143 km
Jun 25, 1997 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan M4.9 77 km
Feb 24, 1993 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan M4.9 126 km
May 28, 1997 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan M4.9 140 km
Apr 12, 2010 35 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.8 105 km
May 8, 2018 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan M4.8 112 km
May 18, 2012 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.8 90 km
Sep 25, 2011 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan M4.8 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.9 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Wettest
April 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
October 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 0.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in

Barakī has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Barakī

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
دلوګرداطلاعاتو اوفرهنګ ریاست
سیدآباد عالی لیسه
شاروالی تالار

Stadiums & Teams in Barakī

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Barakī

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kabul International AirportKBLLarge Airport
Forward Operating Base Arian AirfieldSmall Airport
Gardez AirportGRGSmall Airport
Ghazni AirportGZISmall Airport
Kutub Khel AirportSmall Airport
Logar AirportSmall Airport
Mohammad Agha Wuluswali AirportSmall Airport
Sardeh Band AirportSBFSmall Airport
Shank Air BaseOAASmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul

🇦🇫 About Afghanistan

Capital Kabul
Population 37,172,386
Area 647,500 km²
GDP (USD) $17,152,234,637
GDP per capita $414
HDI 0.462
Life expectancy 66.0 years
Internet users 17.7%
Urban population 25.5%
Currency AFN (Afghani)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Calling code +93
TLD .af
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Barakī

What is the population of Barakī?

Barakī has a population of 15,000 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 129 people per square mile, spread across 116.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barakī?

Barakī has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.0 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

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