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Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan

Logar · Afghanistan

Pul-e ‘Alam is a small city in Logar, Afghanistan with a population of 13,247. Elevation: 6,302 ft (1,921 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,247 Population 50/sq mi density
6,302 ft Elevation 1,921 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
11.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Pul-e ‘Alam

Pul-e ‘Alam

Pul-i-Alam, also written as Puli Alam, Pul-e Alam or Pul-e-Alam, is a city in eastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Logar Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Puli Alam District and has an estimated population of 130,793 people. They are mostly ethnic Pashtuns and Tajiks. The city had 2,546 dwellings in 2015.

People

Population13,247
Density50/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain11.7 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation6,302 ft (1,921 m)
Population13,247
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation6,302 ft (1,921 m)
Coordinates33.9953°, 69.0227°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceLogar
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation11.7 inches (297 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (12 cm)

About Pul-e ‘Alam

Pul-e ‘Alam is a small city in Afghanistan (Logar) with a population of 13,247. The city sits at an elevation of 6,302 feet (1,921 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Pul-e ‘Alam

Pul-e ‘Alam has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 722 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.9°C / 25°F -19.5° / 7.7° 58.7
Feb -0.8°C / 31°F -16.1° / 12.4° 54.6
Mar 4.2°C / 39°F -9.7° / 17.7° 111.6
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F -3.6° / 22° 118.5
May 13.6°C / 56°F -0.5° / 25.4° 124.0
Jun 17.6°C / 64°F 2.9° / 30.4° 19.1
Jul 20.9°C / 70°F 8.5° / 33.2° 48.8
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 7.8° / 32.4° 48.4
Sep 17°C / 63°F 3.5° / 29.8° 51.0
Oct 10.7°C / 51°F -1.6° / 24.2° 28.0
Nov 4.6°C / 40°F -7.3° / 17.8° 41.5
Dec 0.2°C / 32°F -11.2° / 12.1° 18.0
Pul-e ‘Alam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,302 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below Afghanistan avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,302 ft (1,921 m)
Area264.0 sq mi (683.8 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates33.9953°N, 69.0227°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.7"
69% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.52"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 2, 2025.

Feb 11, 1999 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M6.0 43 km
Jun 21, 2022 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M6.0 116 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 66 km
Jul 18, 2022 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M5.2 112 km
Apr 16, 2009 39 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.2 99 km
Jul 18, 2004 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan M5.2 79 km
Apr 2, 1990 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan M5.1 112 km
Nov 17, 1992 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M5.1 136 km
Oct 30, 2009 34 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 94 km
Apr 16, 2009 38 km ESE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.1 96 km
Jun 24, 2021 10 km SW of Charikar, Afghanistan M5.1 106 km
Jun 1, 2001 14 km ENE of Jabal os Saraj, Afghanistan M5.0 135 km
Feb 24, 1993 9 km E of Tag?b, Afghanistan M4.9 116 km
May 28, 1997 7 km SW of B?my?n, Afghanistan M4.9 143 km
Jun 25, 1997 15 km E of Kabul, Afghanistan M4.9 67 km
Apr 12, 2010 35 km E of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.8 95 km
May 18, 2012 37 km N of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.8 79 km
May 8, 2018 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan M4.8 121 km
Sep 25, 2011 26 km ESE of Kabul, Afghanistan M4.8 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in Wettest
April 53°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest
October 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in

Pul-e ‘Alam has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and September the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Pul-e ‘Alam

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
دکوچیانوعالی لیسه - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Pul-e ‘Alam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
دلوګرداطلاعاتو اوفرهنګ ریاست
زرعت ولسوالی محمدآِغه
شاروالی تالار

Bus Stations in Pul-e ‘Alam

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

کابل اډه

Gas Stations in Pul-e ‘Alam

18 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Pul-e ‘Alam

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Airports Near Pul-e ‘Alam

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kabul International AirportKBLLarge Airport
Forward Operating Base Arian Airfield-Small Airport
Gardez AirportGRGSmall Airport
Ghazni AirportGZISmall Airport
Kutub Khel Airport-Small Airport
Logar Airport-Small Airport
Mohammad Agha Wuluswali Airport-Small Airport
Sardeh Band AirportSBFSmall Airport
Shank Air BaseOAASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pul-e ‘Alam

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
تکیه خانه
دلوګرولایت جامع جومات
مسجد جامع لوګر
مسجد شریف
مسجد شریف قریه سید حبیب الله

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
1,922 m (6,306 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 Pul-e ‘Alam

What is the population of Pul-e ‘Alam?

Pul-e ‘Alam has a population of 13,247 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 264.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pul-e ‘Alam?

Pul-e ‘Alam has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.7 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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