Bāzārak, Afghanistan

Panjshir · Afghanistan

Bāzārak is a small city in Panjshir, Afghanistan with a population of 24,723. Elevation: 6,447 ft (1,965 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

24,723 Population 122/sq mi density
6,447 ft Elevation 1,965 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Bāzārak

Bāzārak

Bazarak, is a town in the northeastern part of Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Panjshir Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Bazarak District and has an estimated population of 23,167 people. Rahmatullah Mohammadi is the current mayor of the town.

People

Population24,723
Density122/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation6,447 ft (1,965 m)
Population24,723
Population Density122 / sq mi
Elevation6,447 ft (1,965 m)
Coordinates35.3129°, 69.5152°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvincePanjshir
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.2 inches (56 cm)

About Bāzārak

Bāzārak is a small city in Afghanistan (Panjshir) with a population of 24,723. The city sits at an elevation of 6,447 feet (1,965 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Bāzārak

Bāzārak has an average annual temperature of 4.3°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 426 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.8°C / 18°F -22.7° / 3.2° 45.2
Feb -5.5°C / 22°F -18.4° / 6.2° 38.6
Mar -0.5°C / 31°F -14.8° / 11.8° 67.6
Apr 4.7°C / 40°F -8.4° / 17° 65.4
May 8.3°C / 47°F -4.8° / 20° 36.1
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 0.3° / 25.1° 8.5
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 4.3° / 26.7° 15.5
Aug 13.8°C / 57°F 2.8° / 26° 20.7
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F -0.6° / 23.6° 23.0
Oct 5°C / 41°F -5.1° / 17.6° 22.1
Nov -0.1°C / 32°F -11.1° / 12.4° 71.1
Dec -4.5°C / 24°F -14.8° / 6.1° 12.7
Bāzārak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,447 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below Afghanistan avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation6,447 ft (1,965 m)
Area202.7 sq mi (525.0 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates35.3129°N, 69.5152°E
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 22.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.62"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jan 31, 1991 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.9 112 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 149 km
May 12, 2000 66 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.3 127 km
Oct 18, 1995 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 147 km
Jan 3, 2002 77 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.2 137 km
Mar 25, 2002 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M6.1 85 km
May 15, 1990 77 km SE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.0 116 km
Jan 19, 2000 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.0 141 km
Feb 11, 1999 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M6.0 118 km
Apr 12, 2002 28 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.9 72 km
Mar 29, 2003 68 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M5.9 122 km
Mar 21, 1998 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.9 136 km
Sep 14, 1996 72 km NNW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M5.9 135 km
Oct 25, 1990 51 km SW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M5.8 91 km
Aug 8, 2019 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.8 144 km
Jul 23, 1993 52 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.7 149 km
Feb 27, 2010 72 km SSE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.7 86 km
Jun 11, 2012 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.7 80 km
Dec 25, 1995 34 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.6 141 km
Mar 27, 2002 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.6 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 5.8 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 8.0 in
April 39°F (4°C) 8.6 in Wettest
May 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in
September 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.5 in

Bāzārak has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 18°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and September the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Bāzārak

Institution Type Founded Website
Alberoni university-Kapisa University - ,

Schools in Bāzārak

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jamal Warda Primary School - - - -
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Airports Near Bāzārak

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kabul International AirportKBLLarge Airport
Bagram AirfieldOAIMedium Airport
Charikar Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
1,965 m (6,447 ft)

Around Bāzārak

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Places of Worship 1

🇦🇫 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 Bāzārak

What is the population of Bāzārak?

Bāzārak has a population of 24,723 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 202.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bāzārak?

Bāzārak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches, with 22.2 inches of snow.

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