Zaranj
Zaranj, the provincial capital of Nimruz in southwestern Afghanistan, has a history stretching back over 2,500 years and served for 141 years as the capital of the Saffarid dynasty, whose founder Ya'qub ibn al-Layth al-Saffar was born here. The city sits on one of three significant trade routes linking Central Asia and South Asia with the Middle East, with the Pul-i-Abresham border crossing to Iran at its western edge. Bazaars, mosques, public parks, and Nimruz University are among its present-day features.
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- Population49,851
- Nearest water from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 38 km24 mi
Nearest airports
Zaranj: quick answers
Where is Zaranj?
Zaranj is in Afghanistan.
How do you get to Zaranj?
The nearest airport is Ziarat-e Amiran Saseb (IMZ), about 23 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Zaranj?
The warmest month is July, averaging 36°C97°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C48°F. The wettest month is January, with about 17 mm0.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Zaranj?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.