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Qalāt
City in Zabul, Afghanistan
Overview
Qalāt, the capital of Zabul province, is a small city with deep historical roots located in southern Afghanistan. Its centerpiece is the ancient Qalāt Citadel, and the city is a crossroads for travelers between Kandahar and Ghazni. Life here is traditional and local, with busy markets and strong Pashtun cultural influences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Afghanistan
Province
Zabul
Population
12,191
Time Zone
Asia/Kabul
Coordinates
32.11°, 66.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
15
Female Safety
10
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$367
Local Cost
$197
Local Income
$70
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
15.6°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
4.1°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
-14.1°C
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
222 mm
Internet Speed
21 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 45/100.
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