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Dowlatābād, Afghanistan

Balkh · Afghanistan

Dowlatābād is a small city in Balkh, Afghanistan with a population of 6,111. Elevation: 1,024 ft (312 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,111 Population 11/sq mi density
1,024 ft Elevation 312 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
6.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Dowlatābād

Dowlatabad is a town in Balkh Province of Afghanistan. It serves as the capital of Dawlatabad District.

People

Population6,111
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain6.3 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Population6,111
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Coordinates36.9882°, 66.8207°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceBalkh
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation6.3 inches (159 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.4 inches (6 cm)

About Dowlatābād

Dowlatābād is a small city in Afghanistan (Balkh) with a population of 6,111. The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet (312 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Dowlatābād enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 329 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Afghanistan avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area544.1 sq mi (1,409.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates36.9882°N, 66.8207°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"
84% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 6, 2025.

May 1, 1994 Central Afghanistan M6.1 32 km
Apr 18, 1991 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan M5.5 139 km
May 12, 2022 24 km SW of Boysun, Uzbekistan M5.3 121 km
Jan 9, 2017 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan M5.2 133 km
Apr 17, 2001 15 km S of Qarch? Gak, Afghanistan M5.1 11 km
Apr 4, 2001 Central Afghanistan M5.0 72 km
Nov 16, 1991 39 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M5.0 84 km
Jul 13, 2014 32 km S of Khulm, Afghanistan M5.0 102 km
Jan 20, 1999 32 km SE of Shahritus, Tajikistan M5.0 141 km
Nov 12, 2013 13 km NNW of Tartiki, Tajikistan M4.9 133 km
Jan 7, 2017 43 km WNW of Kunduz, Afghanistan M4.9 143 km
Feb 5, 2003 38 km SW of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M4.9 145 km
Nov 16, 1991 40 km ESE of Gowurdak, Turkmenistan M4.8 81 km
Feb 18, 2024 23 km SSW of Balkh, Afghanistan M4.8 49 km
Apr 3, 1994 33 km SSE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan M4.8 72 km
May 28, 2006 26 km SE of Maz?r-e Shar?f, Afghanistan M4.7 66 km
Aug 30, 1999 33 km NE of Lab-Sar, Afghanistan M4.7 92 km
May 4, 2019 28 km ENE of A?bak, Afghanistan M4.6 148 km
Jul 26, 2019 42 km W of Kunduz, Afghanistan M4.6 141 km
Nov 27, 1994 28 km S of Sho‘rchi, Uzbekistan M4.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in Wettest
April 65°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in

Dowlatābād has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 32°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Dowlatābād

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mazar-i-Sharif International AirportMZRLarge Airport
Termez AirportTMJMedium Airport
Besh Kotan AirportSmall Airport
Dehdadi AirportSmall Airport
Dzharkurgan East AirportSmall Airport
Gilyambor AirportSmall Airport
Kakaydy AirportSmall Airport
Naubag AirportSmall Airport
Shirabad Northeast AirportSmall Airport
Shur Ob East AirportSmall Airport
Tashkent Angor AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
308 m (1,011 ft)

🇦🇫 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 Dowlatābād

What is the population of Dowlatābād?

Dowlatābād has a population of 6,111 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 544.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dowlatābād?

Dowlatābād enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.3 inches, with 2.4 inches of snow.

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