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Zaṟah Sharan, Afghanistan

Paktika · Afghanistan

Zaṟah Sharan is a small city in Paktika, Afghanistan with a population of 7,366. Elevation: 7,067 ft (2,154 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

7,366 Population 25/sq mi density
7,067 ft Elevation 2,154 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kabul Timezone

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About Zaṟah Sharan

Zaṟah Sharan

Sharana, also known as Sharan, is a city in eastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Paktika Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Sharan District and has an estimated population of 70,775 people. Mohammad Nasser Hilal is the current mayor of the city.

People

Population7,366
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation7,067 ft (2,154 m)
Population7,366
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation7,067 ft (2,154 m)
Coordinates33.1464°, 68.7921°
TimezoneAsia/Kabul
Country🇦🇫 Afghanistan
State / ProvincePaktika
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation9.7 inches (245 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.4 inches (11 cm)

About Zaṟah Sharan

Zaṟah Sharan is a small city in Afghanistan (Paktika) with a population of 7,366. The city sits at an elevation of 7,067 feet (2,154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kabul.

Zaṟah Sharan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,067 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below Afghanistan avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,067 ft (2,154 m)
Area300.0 sq mi (777.1 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates33.1464°N, 68.7921°W
TimezoneAsia/Kabul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
75% below Afghanistan avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.81"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 21, 2022 55 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M6.0 64 km
Feb 11, 1999 27 km WNW of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M6.0 135 km
Jun 11, 1995 37 km NNE of Wana, Pakistan M5.7 101 km
Mar 9, 2001 16 km NW of Wana, Pakistan M5.3 103 km
Apr 19, 1990 19 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M5.3 131 km
Jul 18, 2022 50 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M5.2 65 km
Jul 18, 2004 33 km SE of Gardez, Afghanistan M5.2 75 km
Nov 17, 1992 82 km WNW of Ghazni, Afghanistan M5.1 133 km
Apr 2, 1990 40 km W of Sharan, Afghanistan M5.1 47 km
May 8, 2018 19 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan M4.8 27 km
Aug 22, 1992 57 km SE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan M4.7 70 km
Aug 7, 2005 40 km S of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.7 107 km
Jan 23, 1999 23 km NE of Wana, Pakistan M4.7 115 km
Apr 27, 1990 7 km SSE of ?uk?mat? Azrah, Afghanistan M4.7 134 km
Jul 12, 2006 26 km ESE of Pul-e ‘Alam, Afghanistan M4.7 100 km
Sep 13, 2010 27 km WSW of Miran Shah, Pakistan M4.7 95 km
May 28, 2018 17 km NE of Zargh?n Shahr, Afghanistan M4.6 29 km
Jun 27, 2016 14 km SSE of Wana, Pakistan M4.6 134 km
Aug 22, 2022 47 km SW of Kh?st, Afghanistan M4.6 67 km
Mar 2, 2002 28 km W of Gulishah Kach, Pakistan M4.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in Wettest
April 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
October 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.4 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in

Zaṟah Sharan has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and September the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Zaṟah Sharan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hazrat Bilal High School
Lincoln Learning Center
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Libraries in Zaṟah Sharan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mohammad Khill Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Zaṟah Sharan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mohammad Khill Bazar

Gas Stations in Zaṟah Sharan

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AF #7661780007
AF #7661780008
AF #7661786030
AF #7661786031
AF #7661796313
AF #7661796335

Shopping Malls in Zaṟah Sharan

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haji Banoor Market
Haji Essa Khan Market
Haji Noor Mohammad Market
Madina Market

Airports Near Zaṟah Sharan

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Forward Operating Base Arian AirfieldSmall Airport
Gardez AirportGRGSmall Airport
Ghazni AirportGZISmall Airport
Sardeh Band AirportSBFSmall Airport
Sharana AirstripOASSmall Airport
Urgun AirportURNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zaṟah Sharan

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Amberkhil Mosque
Emnikhil Masjid
Municipality Mosque
Sharana Grand Masjid
Tatiwal New Masjid
Tatiwal Old Masjid
ټوفیانو مسجد
د ښرنې د روغتون مسجد

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Elevation
2,154 m (7,067 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 Zaṟah Sharan

What is the population of Zaṟah Sharan?

Zaṟah Sharan has a population of 7,366 residents and is located in Afghanistan. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 300.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaṟah Sharan?

Zaṟah Sharan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches, with 4.4 inches of snow.

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