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Fayzabad, Afghanistan

Badakhshan · Afghanistan

Fayzabad is a mid-size city in Badakhshan, Afghanistan with a population of 44,421. Elevation: 3,970 ft (1,210 m). Average temperature: 53°F (11°C).

44,421 Population 16,452/sq mi density
3,970 ft Elevation 1,210 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
19.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Fayzabad

Fayzabad

Faizabad is a city located in Ayodhya district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on the southern bank of the River Saryu about 6.5 km from Ayodhya City, the district headquarter, 130 km east of the state capital Lucknow. Faizabad was the first capital of the Awadh Kingdom and has monuments built by those Nawabs, like the Tomb of Bahu Begum and Gulab Bari. It was also the headquarters of Faizabad district and Faizabad division before November 2018. Faizabad is a twin city of Ayodhya and it is administered by Ayodhya Municipal Corporation.

People

Population44,421
Density16,452/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
Rain19.8 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation3,970 ft (1,210 m)
Population44,421
Population Density16,452 / sq mi
Elevation3,970 ft (1,210 m)
Coordinates37.1166°, 70.5800°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceBadakhshan
Average Temperature53°F (11°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation19.8 inches (504 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)

About Fayzabad

Fayzabad is a mid-size city in Afghanistan (Badakhshan) with a population of 44,421. The city sits at an elevation of 3,970 feet (1,210 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Fayzabad

Fayzabad has an average annual temperature of 9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-3°C). Average annual precipitation is 279 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3°C / 27°F -14.9° / 8.6° 31.8
Feb -0.7°C / 31°F -12.8° / 12.1° 40.0
Mar 4.1°C / 39°F -6.5° / 18.3° 40.2
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F -2.2° / 22° 41.5
May 13.2°C / 56°F 0.9° / 25.4° 19.9
Jun 18°C / 64°F 6.1° / 30.5° 7.9
Jul 21.5°C / 71°F 11° / 32.2° 2.2
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 8.3° / 30.6° 2.7
Sep 15.3°C / 60°F 5° / 27.2° 1.6
Oct 8.9°C / 48°F -1.1° / 21.1° 30.1
Nov 3.4°C / 38°F -6.4° / 16° 47.1
Dec -0.7°C / 31°F -9.5° / 11.1° 14.3
Fayzabad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,970 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below Afghanistan avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,970 ft (1,210 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density16,452/sq mi
Coordinates37.1166°N, 70.5800°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,669 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 28, 2025.

Mar 3, 2002 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.4 69 km
Aug 9, 1993 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.0 86 km
Jan 31, 1991 77 km NW of P?r?n, Afghanistan M6.9 126 km
Jul 14, 1991 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.7 99 km
Apr 5, 2004 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.6 78 km
Jan 3, 2009 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.6 79 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 42 km
Apr 10, 2016 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.6 87 km
May 13, 1997 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 85 km
Mar 21, 2023 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 74 km
Nov 8, 1999 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.5 88 km
Feb 20, 1998 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.4 84 km
Aug 9, 1993 48 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 77 km
Jul 13, 1990 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 80 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 69 km
Dec 17, 1997 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 83 km
Jul 17, 2000 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 98 km
Oct 18, 1995 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 78 km
Jun 30, 1994 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.3 101 km
Sep 17, 2010 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in Wettest
May 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.2 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in

Fayzabad has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Fayzabad

Institution Type Founded Website
دانشگاه فیض آباد University

Schools in Fayzabad

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sayed Abdul Karim Onas High School
Secondary School
Sa Efshahid High School
مکتب خصوصی لاجورد
Khamjan High School
مدرسه شهید
Shurabak Girl High School
Shurabak Tajrebawi Girl High School
Mokhfi High School
Aljihad Girl High School
مدرسه
Batah Tajribawi High School
Number 1 High School
Number 1 Girl High School
مدرسه
مدرسه
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Museums in Fayzabad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
موزه جنگ

Farmers Markets in Fayzabad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Hotels in Fayzabad

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kokcha Hotel
دنیا هوتل
هتل کوکچه

Clinics in Fayzabad

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AF #395718077
AF #3985561742
AF #3985562767
Optical Clinic کلینیک چشم

Gas Stations in Fayzabad

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kakcha Petroleum
Patrolium Station
Patrolium Station

Banks in Fayzabad

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afgan Bank
Azizi Bank, Micro Finance Bank, Oxis Bank
بانک عزیزی
د افغانستان بانک

Airports Near Fayzabad

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fayzabad AirportFBDSmall Airport
Rostaq AirportSmall Airport
Yawan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fayzabad

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد حضرت خبیب
مسجد سلمان فارس
مسجد عبدالله ابن زبیر
مسجد فاطمه الزهرا

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
1,210 m (3,970 ft)
Area
7.0 km² (2.7 mi²)

🇦🇫 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 Fayzabad

What is the population of Fayzabad?

Fayzabad has a population of 44,421 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 16,452 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fayzabad?

Fayzabad has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

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