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Charikar
City in Parwan, Afghanistan
Overview
Charikar, the capital of Parwan province, is a historic city set in a fertile valley north of Kabul. It's known for its lively bazaars, surrounding mountains, and strategic location near important trade routes. The city offers an authentic Afghan small-town experience with warm hospitality and a strong sense of tradition.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Afghanistan
Province
Parwan
Population
69,110
Time Zone
Asia/Kabul
Coordinates
35.01°, 69.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
25
Female Safety
18
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$490
Local Cost
$248
Local Income
$90
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
-1.5°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
44%
Precipitation
422 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OAI
Distance
12 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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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