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Maydanshakhr, Afghanistan

Maidan Wardak Province · Afghanistan

Maydanshakhr is a small town in Maidan Wardak Province, Afghanistan with a population of 1,600. Elevation: 7,238 ft (2,206 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

1,600 Population 12/sq mi density
7,238 ft Elevation 2,206 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
14.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Maydanshakhr

Maidan Shar or Maidan Shahr is a growing town in the eastern part of Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Maidan Wardak Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Maidan Shar District and has an estimated population of 50,029 people. Mawlavi Abdullah Darwish is the current mayor of the town.

People

Population1,600
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain14.4 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation7,238 ft (2,206 m)
Population1,600
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation7,238 ft (2,206 m)
Coordinates34.3956°, 68.8662°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceMaidan Wardak Province
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation14.4 inches (365 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)

About Maydanshakhr

Maydanshakhr is a small town in Afghanistan (Maidan Wardak Province) with a population of 1,600. The city sits at an elevation of 7,238 feet (2,206 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Maydanshakhr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,238 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below Afghanistan avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,238 ft (2,206 m)
Area133.2 sq mi (345.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates34.3956°N, 68.8662°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.4"
62% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 13, 2025.

Feb 11, 1999 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M6.0 48 km
Apr 24, 2013 16 km S of Mehtar L?m, Afghanistan M5.5 125 km
Apr 19, 1990 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.3 91 km
Jul 18, 2004 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan M5.2 124 km
Apr 16, 2009 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.2 114 km
Jun 24, 2021 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan M5.1 65 km
Oct 30, 2009 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 109 km
Apr 16, 2009 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 114 km
Apr 2, 1990 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan M5.1 144 km
Nov 17, 1992 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M5.1 137 km
Jun 1, 2001 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan M5.0 98 km
Jun 25, 1997 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan M4.9 47 km
Feb 24, 1993 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan M4.9 95 km
May 28, 1997 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan M4.9 108 km
Jul 11, 2008 11 km NNE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan M4.8 129 km
May 18, 2012 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.8 70 km
Jun 19, 2024 24 km N of Mehtar Lām, Afghanistan M4.8 135 km
Sep 25, 2011 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan M4.8 53 km
Apr 12, 2010 35 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.8 109 km
Jan 17, 2011 13 km NE of B?z?rak, Afghanistan M4.8 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Wettest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
June 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in

Maydanshakhr has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Maydanshakhr

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM 93 Mianwali (PK) MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Maydanshakhr

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
(انبار کودها)گدام برادران صداقت
زرعت ولسوالی محمدآِغه
مارکت مروارید

Monuments in Maydanshakhr

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apple Roundabout

Gas Stations in Maydanshakhr

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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AF #7642783373
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Airports Near Maydanshakhr

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kabul International AirportKBLLarge Airport
Bagram AirfieldOAIMedium Airport
Charikar AirportSmall Airport
Kutub Khel AirportSmall Airport
Logar AirportSmall Airport
Mohammad Agha Wuluswali AirportSmall Airport
Shank Air BaseOAASmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Maydanshakhr

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arman Gharb
Clinic 50 bestar Dashte Barchi
شفاخانه اورتپیدی کمال

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maydanshakhr

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
د الیکې مسجد
د بابا مسجد
د پاس کلی مسجد
د لاندې کلی مسجد

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
2,206 m (7,238 ft)
Area
345.0 km² (133.2 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 Maydanshakhr

What is the population of Maydanshakhr?

Maydanshakhr has a population of 1,600 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 133.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maydanshakhr?

Maydanshakhr has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.4 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

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