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Yangī Qal‘ah, Afghanistan

Takhar · Afghanistan

Yangī Qal‘ah is a small city in Takhar, Afghanistan with a population of 11,100. Elevation: 1,545 ft (471 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,100 Population 87/sq mi density
1,545 ft Elevation 471 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Yangī Qal‘ah

Yangī Qal‘ah

Yangi Qala, eller Yangi Qaleh, är en ort i Afghanistan. Den ligger i provinsen Takhar, i den nordöstra delen av landet, 300 kilometer norr om huvudstaden Kabul. Yangi Qala ligger 471 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 6 541.

People

Population11,100
Density87/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Population11,100
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Coordinates37.4657°, 69.6113°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvinceTakhar
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation17.6 inches (448 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yangī Qal‘ah

Yangī Qal‘ah is a small city in Afghanistan (Takhar) with a population of 11,100. The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet (471 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Climate in Yangī Qal‘ah

Yangī Qal‘ah has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 321 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 36.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 54.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 80.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.2
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.2
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 15.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 43.9
Yangī Qal‘ah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,545 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Afghanistan avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,545 ft (471 m)
Area127.4 sq mi (329.9 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates37.4657°N, 69.6113°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,599 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 28, 2025.

Mar 3, 2002 51 km SW of Jurm, Afghanistan M7.4 132 km
May 30, 1998 24 km E of Rust?q, Afghanistan M6.6 60 km
Jan 11, 2024 45 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.4 139 km
Oct 18, 1995 49 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 134 km
Mar 3, 2002 54 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.3 137 km
Apr 3, 2007 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.2 148 km
Jan 19, 2000 51 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M6.0 140 km
Jan 5, 2023 44 km S of Jurm, Afghanistan M6.0 149 km
Feb 4, 1998 23 km ESE of Rust?q, Afghanistan M5.9 61 km
Oct 16, 2024 44 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M5.9 135 km
Mar 21, 1998 29 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.9 124 km
Aug 5, 2023 47 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M5.8 150 km
Aug 8, 2019 18 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.8 112 km
Jul 23, 1993 52 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.7 135 km
May 12, 2012 44 km SE of Darband, Tajikistan M5.7 143 km
Mar 29, 2018 11 km SE of Roghun, Tajikistan M5.7 143 km
Jul 29, 2006 5 km NE of Qar?wul, Afghanistan M5.6 73 km
Dec 25, 1995 34 km ESE of Farkh?r, Afghanistan M5.6 125 km
Jun 14, 2014 46 km SSW of Jurm, Afghanistan M5.6 149 km
Dec 20, 1990 55 km E of Chubek, Tajikistan M5.6 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
July 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
November 51°F (10°C) 1.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in

Yangī Qal‘ah has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 37°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Yangī Qal‘ah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
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Stadiums & Teams in Yangī Qal‘ah

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Airports Near Yangī Qal‘ah

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bokhtar International AirportKQTLarge Airport
Kulob International AirportTJULarge Airport
Farkhor Air BaseMedium Airport
Danghara AirportSmall Airport
Khoja-i-Ghar AirportSmall Airport
Khwahan AirportKWHSmall Airport
Khwaja Ghar North AirportSmall Airport
Khwaja Ghar South AirportSmall Airport
Moskovskiy Pyandzh AirportSmall Airport
Panj AirportSmall Airport
Rostaq AirportSmall Airport
Taleqan AirportTQNSmall Airport
Yangi Qaleh AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
471 m (1,545 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 Yangī Qal‘ah

What is the population of Yangī Qal‘ah?

Yangī Qal‘ah has a population of 11,100 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 127.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yangī Qal‘ah?

Yangī Qal‘ah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.

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