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Mehtar Lām
City in Laghman, Afghanistan
Overview
Mehtar Lām serves as the capital of Laghman Province, set among scenic mountains and fertile plains. The city is modest but lively, providing a window into Afghan rural culture in a historically significant region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Afghanistan
Province
Laghman
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kabul
Coordinates
34.67°, 70.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
15
LGBTQ+ Safety
2
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$320
Local Cost
$170
Local Income
$55
Cashless
5
English
5
Temperature
14.3°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
3.1°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-17.6°C
Humidity
42%
Precipitation
541 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JAA
Distance
40 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 35/100.
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