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Gardez, Afghanistan
Paktia · Afghanistan
Gardez is a large city in Paktia, Afghanistan with a population of 103,601. Elevation: 7,572 ft (2,308 m). Average temperature: 47°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Gardez
Gardez is a city in southeastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Paktia Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Gardez District and has an estimated population of 105,278 people. Mulawai Habibullah Akhundzada is the current mayor of the city. His predecessor was Mohammad Sharif Elham.
People
Climate
| Population | 103,601 |
| Population Density | 34,649 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,572 ft (2,308 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5974°, 69.2259° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Paktia |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.1 inches (359 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 5.5 inches (14 cm) |
About Gardez
Gardez is a large city in Afghanistan (Paktia) with a population of 103,601. The city sits at an elevation of 7,572 feet (2,308 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.
Climate in Gardez
Gardez has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 813 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,572 ft (2,308 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 34,649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5974°N, 69.2259°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in |
Gardez has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.9") and September the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Gardez
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paktia University | University | - | , |
Schools in Gardez
77+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| لیسه عالی نسوان شهر گردیز | - | - | - | - |
| نسوان بالاده | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه خواجه علی | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه بالاده | - | - | - | - |
| مکتب خصوصی علامه رشاد | - | - | - | - |
| مکتب خصوصی سید جمال الدین افغان | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه عالی سید حسن | - | - | - | - |
| مکتب خصوصی روهی | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه پیران | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه عالی خصوصی پکتیا | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه دینی رحیم گردیزی | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه عالی عبدالحی گردیزی | - | - | - | - |
| بیان خصوصی شونحی | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه تجربوی گردیز | - | - | - | - |
| داراالمعلمین پکتیا | - | - | - | - |
| ببرک خان حدران | - | - | - | - |
| دارالحفاظ حضرت بلال | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه خصوصی گردیز | - | - | - | - |
| مکتب متوسطه خصوصی صدارت | - | - | - | - |
| دعوت لیسه | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه شکر خیل | - | - | - | - |
| Qala Mahmood Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bala Deh Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| داراالعلوم عالی پکتیا | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه دولت زایی | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه شاه قنبر | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه ممری | - | - | - | - |
| مکتب متوسطه باغ شاه کرماشی | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه نسوان شاه بی بی | - | - | - | - |
| مکتب متوسطه مهاجرین بنوزایی | - | - | - | - |
| مکتب ابتدائیه خصوصی خوزشت | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه دینی نسوان باغ پیر | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه خطابه | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه قلعه حلیم | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی ملک خیل | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه دباشی | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی سید عبدالقیام شاه افضلی | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه بنوزی | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی رودک بالا ده | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه شاه عبدالحسین | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی شاه قدم | - | - | - | - |
| روزنتون | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی محمدرضاخیل | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطه نوره کیی | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطه باغکا | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه چاونی | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطه قلعه نیازی | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه شبانه | - | - | - | - |
| انستیتوت تخنیکی ومسلکی | - | - | - | - |
| حصوصی حار لیسه | - | - | - | - |
| ابتداییه بشته رباط | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطه مهاجرین رباط | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطه خوازک | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطه نسوان ابراهیم خیل | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی ابراهیم خیل | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه ابراهیم خیل | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه عبدالخیل | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطه زاهو | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی غفورخیل | - | - | - | - |
| مکتب خصوصی اقرا | - | - | - | - |
| مکتب کوچی خیل | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه عالی نمونوی شش گر | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه تیره | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطه بخرابراهیم خیل | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه خبری | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی ملک ریاض | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسه امام ابوحنیفه | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی شیخ های چکن | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه دره | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی غوگری | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی بی بی فاطمه | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی سرکاری قلعه | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی نوآباد چاونی | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی سرکاری قلعه نیازی | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدایی صمدخیل | - | - | - | - |
| متوسطه قول بیک | - | - | - | - |
| لیسه ملک ابراهیم رباط | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Gardez
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sayed Karam Bazzar | |||||
| آریانا پلازا | |||||
| اخترعارف پلازا | |||||
| الشفا پلازا | |||||
| پکتیا پلازا | |||||
| پکتیا سپین غر پلازا | |||||
| تاج پلازا | |||||
| حقمل پلازا | |||||
| خالدبن ولید پلازا | |||||
| دواخان پلازا | |||||
| زم زم پلازا | |||||
| سپوژمی پلازا | |||||
| سپین غرپلازا | |||||
| عادل پلازا | |||||
| قاری پلازا | |||||
| مارکت اتفاق مینه | |||||
| مارکت احمدزی | |||||
| مارکت تجارتی حاجی محمدحسن وعبدالعزیز | |||||
| مارکت تجارتی سلطان عزیزسباوون | |||||
| مارکت جمعه گل | |||||
| مارکت حاجی بادام | |||||
| مارکت حاجی سیدگل حسین | |||||
| مارکت حاجی ننگی | |||||
| مارکت حضرت | |||||
| مارکت حمید | |||||
| مارکت خاکسار | |||||
| مارکت رباط تاور | |||||
| مارکت زلمی | |||||
| مارکت سناتوربهرام | |||||
| مارکت سیزی فروشی | |||||
| مارکت عبدالعلی صدیقی | |||||
| مارکت عمرعادل | |||||
| مارکت مجاهد | |||||
| مارکت محمدرسول | |||||
| مارکت ملک خیل | |||||
| مارکت مواد ساختمانی | |||||
| محمدی پلازا | |||||
| مرکزتجارتی غلام ربانی شمس گردیزی | |||||
| مروا پلازا | |||||
| مکه پلازا | |||||
| میراحمدپلازا | |||||
| وحدت پلازا |
Castles in Gardez
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Gardez
11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gardez
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gardez
21 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Gardez
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Gardez
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Khost International Airport | KHT | Medium Airport |
| Gardez Airport | GRG | Small Airport |
| Ghazni Airport | GZI | Small Airport |
| Kutub Khel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Logar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mohammad Agha Wuluswali Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Salerno Airport | OLR | Small Airport |
| Salerno North Field | - | Small Airport |
| Salerno South Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sardeh Band Airport | SBF | Small Airport |
| Shank Air Base | OAA | Small Airport |
| Sharana Airstrip | OAS | Small Airport |
| Urgun Airport | URN | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gardez
59 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| تکیه خانه قریه حاجی حسن | |
| جاهاد مینه مسجد | |
| جومات | |
| دحضرت ابوذرغفاری جومات | |
| عبدالرحمن جومات | |
| عمرفاروق مسجد | |
| مدرسه حضرت ابوبکر | |
| مسجد پیران | |
| مسجد حاجی یعقوب | |
| مسجد سیدحسن آغا | |
| مسجد شریف حضرت عمرفاروق | |
| مسجد قلعه شاهی | |
| مسجدآهنگرها | |
| مسجدابوبکرصدیق | |
| مسجدابوبکرصدیق | |
| مسجدابوحنیفه | |
| مسجدامام ابوحنیفه | |
| مسجدامام ابوحنیفه | |
| مسجدامام بخاری | |
| مسجدامام زمان |
Quick Facts
Around Gardez
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇦🇫 About Afghanistan
Frequently Asked Questions About Gardez
What is the population of Gardez?
Gardez has a population of 103,601 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 34,649 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gardez?
Gardez has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.1 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.