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Karukh
City in Herat, Afghanistan
Overview
Karukh is a small city in Herat province, Afghanistan, known for its lively local markets and historical atmosphere. Its modest size makes for an intimate travel experience among welcoming communities. Expect traditional Afghan culture, quiet neighborhoods, and countryside charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Afghanistan
Province
Herat
Population
17,484
Time Zone
Asia/Kabul
Coordinates
34.48°, 62.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
15
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$385
Local Cost
$200
Local Income
$60
Cashless
5
English
5
Temperature
14.0°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
3.2°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
-21.2°C
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
254 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HEA
Distance
45 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.
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 35/100.
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