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Fayzabad

City in Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Overview

Fayzabad is the capital of Badakhshan province, set in a lush valley along the Kokcha River. As a gateway to the remote Pamir Mountains, it offers a unique blend of local culture, traditional bazaars, and natural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Afghanistan
Province
Badakhshan
Population
44,421
Time Zone
Asia/Kabul
Coordinates
37.12°, 70.58°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
20
Female Safety
15
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$430
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$90
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
-1.9°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
-23.3°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
233 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
FBD
Distance
5 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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