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Zaranj
City in Nimruz, Afghanistan
Overview
Zaranj is the capital of Nimruz province, situated close to the Iranian border in southwest Afghanistan. The city acts as a busy crossroad for regional trade and is known for its unique desert climate and lively local markets.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Afghanistan
Province
Nimruz
Population
49,851
Time Zone
Asia/Kabul
Coordinates
30.96°, 61.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
15
Female Safety
10
LGBTQ+ Safety
2
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$354
Local Cost
$207
Local Income
$60
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
22.7°C
Summer Avg
34.2°C
Winter Avg
10.0°C
Record High
49.4°C
Record Low
-7.6°C
Humidity
26%
Precipitation
48 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
59 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZAJ
Distance
2 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 26 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 45/100.
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