Khandūd, Afghanistan

Badakhshan · Afghanistan

Khandūd is a small town in Badakhshan, Afghanistan with a population of 1,244. Elevation: 9,209 ft (2,807 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

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

1,244 Population
9,209 ft Elevation 2,807 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Khandūd

Khandud is a town in northeastern Afghanistan, serving as the administrative center of Wakhan District of Badakhshan Province. The town of Khandud is located near the left bank of the Panj River. It is connected by a gravel road to Qazideh and Ishkashim in the southwest and Gazkhan in the northeast.

People

Population1,244

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation9,209 ft (2,807 m)
Population1,244
Elevation9,209 ft (2,807 m)
Coordinates36.9513°, 72.3180°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceBadakhshan
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation9.7 inches (246 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)

About Khandūd

Khandūd is a small town in Afghanistan (Badakhshan) with a population of 1,244. The city sits at an elevation of 9,209 feet (2,807 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Khandūd has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,209 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.4°F
33% below Afghanistan avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation9,209 ft (2,807 m)
Coordinates36.9513°N, 72.3180°E
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
75% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.61"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,640 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 9, 1993 53 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.0 144 km
Feb 23, 2023 65 km WSW of Murghob, Tajikistan M6.9 147 km
Jul 14, 1991 53 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.7 127 km
Apr 5, 2004 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.6 125 km
Apr 10, 2016 42 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.6 118 km
Mar 21, 2023 40 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 132 km
Nov 8, 1999 31 km SW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.5 107 km
May 13, 1997 51 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.5 136 km
Feb 20, 1998 46 km WSW of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.4 122 km
Jul 13, 1990 50 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 149 km
Jun 30, 1994 Afghanistan-Tajikistan-Pakistan region M6.3 127 km
Feb 5, 1990 42 km ENE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 95 km
Jul 17, 2000 65 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 145 km
Sep 17, 2010 47 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.3 149 km
Mar 25, 1990 56 km E of Khand?d, Afghanistan M6.3 56 km
Sep 18, 1993 29 km S of Ashk?sham, Afghanistan M6.3 88 km
May 9, 2018 36 km NW of Ishqoshim, Tajikistan M6.2 83 km
Jan 31, 2018 37 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 139 km
Feb 25, 2001 49 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 141 km
Oct 22, 2009 39 km SSE of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in Wettest
May 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
June 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
July 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
August 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Khandūd has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 15°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.6") and September the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Khandūd

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vocation School - - - -
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Clinics in Khandūd

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AF #1267002199
AF #366638759
AF #3968146461

Airports Near Khandūd

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ishkashim Airport-Small Airport
Ishkoshim Regional Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
2,807 m (9,210 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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What is the population of Khandūd?

Khandūd has a population of 1,244 residents and is located in Afghanistan..

What is the weather like in Khandūd?

Khandūd has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

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