Fayzabad
Fayzabad, the provincial capital of Badakhshan in northeastern Afghanistan, sits alongside the Kokcha River in mountain terrain and serves as the main commercial hub of the Pamir region. The city has bazaars, public parks, hotels, restaurants, and shrines of historical importance, alongside Badakhshan University. Limited domestic flights connect it to the rest of the country, while roads link it southeast toward Ishkashim and southwest toward Taloqan.
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- Population44,421
- Nearest water from center 8.0 km5.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.3 km2.7 mi
Fayzabad: quick answers
Where is Fayzabad?
Fayzabad is in Afghanistan.
How do you get to Fayzabad?
The nearest airport is Fayzabad (FBD), about 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Fayzabad?
The warmest month is July, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -7°C19°F. The wettest month is May, with about 128 mm5.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Fayzabad?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.