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Kandahār, Afghanistan
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Kandahār is a major city in Kandahar, Afghanistan with a population of 523,300. Elevation: 3,304 ft (1,007 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Kandahār
Kandahar is a city in southern Afghanistan, serving as the capital and largest city of Kandahar Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Kandahar District and has an estimated population of 732,629 settled residents. Mullah Hekmatullah is the current mayor of the city. His predecessor was Haji Nimatullah Hassan.
People
Climate
| Population | 523,300 |
| Population Density | 1,694 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,304 ft (1,007 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6133°, 65.7101° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Kandahar |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.8 inches (199 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kandahār
Kandahār is a major city in Afghanistan (Kandahar) with a population of 523,300. The city sits at an elevation of 3,304 feet (1,007 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.
Climate in Kandahār
Kandahār has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 179 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,304 ft (1,007 m) |
| Area | 308.9 sq mi (800.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6133°N, 65.7101°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in |
Kandahār has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 41°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Kandahār
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albilal Institute of Health Sciences | University | — | — |
| Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Stomatology, Teaching Hospital | University | — | — |
| Kandahar Polytechnic | College | — | — |
| د کندهار پوهنتون | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Kandahār
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| زرغونه انا د انجونو عالي لیسه | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmad Shah Baba - Boys High School | — | — | — | — |
| ظاهرشاهي لیسه | — | — | — | — |
| افغان ترک شاه حسین هوتک ښوونځۍ | — | — | — | — |
| د کندهار د عصري علومو انستیتوت | — | — | — | — |
| د زرغونې انا منځنۍ ښوونځۍ | — | — | — | — |
| کاکا سید احمد عالي لېسه | — | — | — | — |
| د فاضل کندهاري لېسه | — | — | — | — |
| د ملالۍ میوندۍ ښوونځۍ | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Kandahār
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kandahar Provincial Museum |
Farmers Markets in Kandahār
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| افغان زراعتي محصولاتو مارکېټ | |||||
| تاج محل صالون | |||||
| د شاه آغا دوراهي | |||||
| د ملاصاحب د خومانو دکان | |||||
| ګنج |
Hotels in Kandahār
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kandahār
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Kandahār
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kandahār
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kandahār
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kandahār
16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kandahār
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kandahār
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kandahār
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kandahār
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport | KDH | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kandahār
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Jama | |
| Kandahar Eidgah Jama | |
| Mosque of the Hair of the Prophet | |
| Muslim Mosque | |
| Omar Al-Farooq Mosque | |
| Rahmat Jamia Masjid | |
| Zōṟ S̲h̲ār | |
| د اخوند صاحب جامعه | |
| رئيس اتاجان جامعه | |
| سره جامعه | |
| مسجد | |
| نوراني جامعه |
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Quick Facts
Around Kandahār
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Kandahār?
Kandahār has a population of 523,300 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 1,694 people per square mile, spread across 308.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kandahār?
Kandahār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.8 inches.