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Sangīn, Afghanistan
Helmand · Afghanistan
Sangīn is a small city in Helmand, Afghanistan with a population of 13,579. Elevation: 2,904 ft (885 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Sangīn
Sangin is a town in Helmand province of Afghanistan, with a population of approximately 20,000 people. It is located on 32°4′24″N 64°50′2″E in the valley of the Helmand River at 888 m (2,913 ft) altitude, 95 km (59 mi) to the north-east of Lashkargah. Sangin is notorious as one of the central locations of the opium trade in the south of the country, and is also a town that has traditionally supported the Taliban. It was described by British newspaper The Guardian as "the deadliest area in Afghanistan" in 2010. Sangin also houses the main bazaar for Sangin District. Route 611 passes through Sangin.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,579 |
| Population Density | 55 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,904 ft (885 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0728°, 64.8359° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
| Country | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan |
| State / Province | Helmand |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.6 inches (167 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sangīn
Sangīn is a small city in Afghanistan (Helmand) with a population of 13,579. The city sits at an elevation of 2,904 feet (885 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.
Climate in Sangīn
Sangīn has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jul (33°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 330 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above Afghanistan avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,904 ft (885 m) |
| Area | 248.9 sq mi (644.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0728°N, 64.8359°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kabul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in |
Sangīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 39°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.0").
Farmers Markets in Sangīn
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sangin District Center |
Airports Near Sangīn
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bost Airport | BST | Small Airport |
| Camp Shorabak Airfield | OAZ | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sangīn
What is the population of Sangīn?
Sangīn has a population of 13,579 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 248.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sangīn?
Sangīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.6 inches.