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Markaz-e Ḩukūmat-e Darwēshān, Afghanistan

Helmand · Afghanistan

Markaz-e Ḩukūmat-e Darwēshān is a small city in Helmand, Afghanistan with a population of 9,012. Elevation: 2,343 ft (714 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

9,012 Population 2/sq mi density
2,343 ft Elevation 714 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
3.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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People

Population9,012
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain3.7 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation2,343 ft (714 m)
Population9,012
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,343 ft (714 m)
Coordinates31.1323°, 64.1934°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceHelmand
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation3.7 inches (93 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Markaz-e Ḩukūmat-e Darwēshān

Markaz-e Ḩukūmat-e Darwēshān is a small city in Afghanistan (Helmand) with a population of 9,012. The city sits at an elevation of 2,343 feet (714 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Markaz-e Ḩukūmat-e Darwēshān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 93°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 3.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,343 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above Afghanistan avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,343 ft (714 m)
Area4,017.2 sq mi (10,404.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates31.1323°N, 64.1934°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.7"
90% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on May 26, 2001.

May 26, 2001 62 km WNW of Lashkar G?h, Afghanistan M4.6 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
May 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
June 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in

Markaz-e Ḩukūmat-e Darwēshān has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 46°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Markaz-e Ḩukūmat-e Darwēshān

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bost AirportBSTSmall Airport
Camp Rhino AirstripSmall Airport
Camp Shorabak AirfieldOAZSmall Airport
Dwyer AirportDWRSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
714 m (2,343 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 Markaz-e Ḩukūmat-e Darwēshān

What is the population of Markaz-e Ḩukūmat-e Darwēshān?

Markaz-e Ḩukūmat-e Darwēshān has a population of 9,012 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,017.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Markaz-e Ḩukūmat-e Darwēshān?

Markaz-e Ḩukūmat-e Darwēshān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.7 inches.

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