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Panji Poyon, Tajikistan

Khatlon Province · Tajikistan

Panji Poyon is a small city in Khatlon Province, Tajikistan with a population of 5,303. Elevation: 1,076 ft (328 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

5,303 Population 12/sq mi density
1,076 ft Elevation 328 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
8.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dushanbe Timezone

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About Panji Poyon

Panji Poyon, also known since the times of the Soviet Union as Nizhny Panj is a border checkpoint on the Tajik side of the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border. Both Tajik and Russian names mean literally "Lower Panj". It is the place of an Afghanistan-Tajikistan Bridge across the Panj River. At the opposite side of the river lies the Sherkhan Bandar of Kunduz Province, Afghanistan.

People

Population5,303
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain8.3 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Population5,303
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Coordinates37.1944°, 68.5772°
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe
Country🇹🇯 Tajikistan
State / ProvinceKhatlon Province
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation8.3 inches (211 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Panji Poyon

Panji Poyon is a small city in Tajikistan (Khatlon Province) with a population of 5,303. The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet (328 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dushanbe.

Panji Poyon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,076 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Tajikistan avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,076 ft (328 m)
Area438.3 sq mi (1,135.1 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates37.1944°N, 68.5772°W
TimezoneAsia/Dushanbe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.3"
78% below Tajikistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

714 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 136 km
May 1, 1994 Central Afghanistan M6.1 130 km
Mar 25, 2002 16 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M6.1 142 km
Feb 4, 1998 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.9 135 km
Jun 11, 2012 20 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.7 147 km
Mar 27, 2002 19 km ESE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.6 147 km
Jul 29, 2006 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.6 23 km
Apr 18, 1991 14 km ESE of Boshchorbogh, Tajikistan M5.5 40 km
Oct 21, 1994 24 km SSW of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.5 135 km
Jul 5, 1990 18 km NW of Farkhor, Tajikistan M5.4 73 km
Jul 29, 2006 10 km SSE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.4 22 km
Jun 11, 2012 24 km E of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.4 148 km
Jun 22, 2007 12 km NNW of Im?m ???ib, Afghanistan M5.3 31 km
Jan 2, 2001 12 km NNW of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.3 123 km
Jan 9, 2017 42 km SSE of Shahritus, Tajikistan M5.2 40 km
Sep 25, 2012 24 km NNE of Nahr?n, Afghanistan M5.2 117 km
Jan 22, 2013 26 km NNE of Baghl?n, Afghanistan M5.2 98 km
Dec 17, 1992 18 km SE of Orzu, Tajikistan M5.2 41 km
Nov 10, 2013 9 km SE of Boshkengash, Tajikistan M5.2 138 km
Jan 26, 2016 19 km N of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in

Panji Poyon has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 38°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Panji Poyon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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Airports Near Panji Poyon

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bokhtar International AirportKQTLarge Airport
Kunduz AirportUNDMedium Airport
Dusti AirfieldSmall Airport
Panj AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation
332 m (1,089 ft)
Postal Code
735220

🇹🇯 About Tajikistan

Capital Dushanbe
Population 9,100,837
Area 143,100 km²
GDP (USD) $12,244,169,293
GDP per capita $1,178
HDI 0.691
Life expectancy 71.8 years
Internet users 56.8%
Urban population 26.2%
Currency TJS (Somoni)
Languages Russian, Tajik
Calling code +992
TLD .tj
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Panji Poyon

What is the population of Panji Poyon?

Panji Poyon has a population of 5,303 residents and is located in Tajikistan. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 438.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Panji Poyon?

Panji Poyon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.3 inches.

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