Sign In Register

Mazad, Afghanistan

Nimroz · Afghanistan

Mazad is a small town in Nimroz, Afghanistan with a population of 4,000. Elevation: 1,880 ft (573 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,000 Population 1/sq mi density
1,880 ft Elevation 573 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
2.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

Discover Mazad, Afghanistan

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Mazad

The Mazad, also called Mazad-i Qala-i Nau is a village in Khash Rod district of Nimroz Province, in western Afghanistan.
This village located on the right bank of the Khash Rud River and about 5 miles north of Khash village.

People

Population4,000
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain2.4 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Population4,000
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Coordinates31.5458°, 62.7348°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceNimroz
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation2.4 inches (61 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mazad

Mazad is a small town in Afghanistan (Nimroz) with a population of 4,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,880 feet (573 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 96°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Mazad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,880 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 96°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Afghanistan avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Area3,418.6 sq mi (8,854.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates31.5458°N, 62.7348°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.4"
94% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.71"
Driest Month (May) 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 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
June 92°F (34°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 96°F (35°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.3 in

Mazad has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 45°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →

Schools in Mazad

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مکتب شش آبه - - - -
View full schools details →

Castles in Mazad

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ibrahim Khan's castle

Clinics in Mazad

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

کلنیک مازات
کلینیک شش آبه

Airports Near Mazad

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nimroz AirportIMZSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mazad

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد ابراهیم خان
مسجد جامع مازات
مسجد حاجی نعمت الله ازبکزهی
مسجد حضرت ابوبکر صدیق رض
مسجد مازاد
مسجد میاه خان
مسجد نعمت آباد
مسیت

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
553 m (1,814 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Mazad.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Mazad

What is the population of Mazad?

Mazad has a population of 4,000 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,418.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mazad?

Mazad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 96°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.4 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Mazad with another city: