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Khulm
City in Balkh, Afghanistan
Overview
Khulm, also known as Tashkurgan, is a historic city in Balkh province, northern Afghanistan. Blending ancient Silk Road heritage with a lively local culture, Khulm offers travelers a glimpse of traditional Afghan life alongside riverfront scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Afghanistan
Province
Balkh
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kabul
Coordinates
36.70°, 67.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
10
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$365
Local Cost
$183
Local Income
$50
Cashless
5
English
5
Temperature
15.4°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
3.9°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-14.8°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
170 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MZR
Distance
43 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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