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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 · estimate
15
Female Safety
10
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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