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Lashkar Gāh
City in Helmand, Afghanistan
Overview
Lashkar Gāh is the capital of Helmand Province, set on the banks of the Helmand River. The city blends ancient history with modern Afghan life, making it a hub for local commerce and culture. Visitors will find a mix of busy markets, historical ruins, and warm local hospitality, though travel here requires careful planning.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Afghanistan
Province
Helmand
Population
201,546
Time Zone
Asia/Kabul
Coordinates
31.59°, 64.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
15
Female Safety
10
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$590
Local Cost
$287
Local Income
$90
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
32.9°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
46.9°C
Record Low
-7.6°C
Humidity
24%
Precipitation
93 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
56 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BST
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 7 tests. 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 40/100.
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