Jalalabad
Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan, served as the winter capital of the Durrani Empire under Timur Shah and carries a long cultural significance in Afghan poetry. Situated at the junction of the Kabul River and the Kunar River, south of the Hindu Kush mountains, the city is a major trade hub linked to the Torkham border crossing with Pakistan. Its bazaars and industrial parks centre on agricultural products including dried fruits, olives, oranges, and sugarcane.
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- Population271,900
- Nearest water from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.6 km2.3 mi
Jalalabad: quick answers
Where is Jalalabad?
Jalalabad is in Afghanistan.
How do you get to Jalalabad?
The nearest airport is Jalalabad (JAA), about 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Jalalabad?
The warmest month is June, averaging 31°C89°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C49°F. The wettest month is March, with about 59 mm2.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Jalalabad?
OpenStreetMap lists 11 restaurants and 23 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.