Charikar
Charikar, the capital of Afghanistan's Parwan Province, sits at the gateway to the Panjshir Valley where the Shamali plains meet the Hindu Kush foothills, at the confluence of the Ghorband and Panjshir rivers. The city is known for its pottery, high-quality grapes, and a tradition of linen weaving and metalwork. Officially renamed in December 2022 to honor the 8th-century Islamic jurist Abu Hanifa, founder of the Hanafi school of law, it lies on the main road north from Kabul toward Mazar-i-Sharif and Kunduz. The Gol Ghandi hill, established as a public recreation site in 1945, is a local landmark.
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- Population53,676
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.4 km3.3 mi
Charikar: quick answers
Where is Charikar?
Charikar is in Afghanistan, about 54 km34 miles in a straight line from Kabul.
How do you get to Charikar?
The nearest airport is Bagram (OAI), about 40 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Charikar?
The warmest month is July, averaging 25°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C26°F. The wettest month is March, with about 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Charikar?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.