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Gereshk

City in Helmand, Afghanistan

Overview

Gereshk is a small but significant town in Helmand Province, serving as a key commercial hub and crossroads in southern Afghanistan. The city offers an authentic Afghan experience, with busy markets and deep-rooted traditions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Afghanistan
Province
Helmand
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Kabul
Coordinates
31.82°, 64.57°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
15
Female Safety
10
LGBTQ+ Safety
2
Traffic Safety
20
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$380
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$70
Cashless
6
English
12
Temperature
20.4°C
Summer Avg
32.2°C
Winter Avg
7.9°C
Record High
46.2°C
Record Low
-7.7°C
Humidity
26%
Precipitation
100 mm
Internet Speed
10 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
BST
Distance
35 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. 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 38/100.

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