Destination Guide: Āsyā-ye Chap (Kandahār) in Afghanistan

Āsyā-ye Chap
in Kandahār, Afghanistan

How to get there and get around

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 31.604 and 65.640 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 31° 36' 14" and E 65° 38' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:: Afghani - AFN
Spoken languages:: Persian, Pushto, Uzbek, Turkmen
Local electricity:: 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:50 AM (Friday): Timezone: Asia/Kabul; UTC/GMT offset: 4.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 6:42 am and 5:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -27.152 and -109.439 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Hanga Piko
References: This place on Geonames.org

Current travel safety evaluation for Afghanistan in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 5,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Afghanistan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Afghanistan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Āsyā-ye Chap

Āsyā-ye Chap in Kandahār is a town in Afghanistan about 287 mi (or 463 km) south-west of Kabul, the country's capital city.

Current time in Āsyā-ye Chap is now 03:50 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kabul with an UTC offset of 4.5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Āsyā-ye Chap. The closest airport in Afghanistan is Kandahar Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Babasakhib, Kandahar, Pashmul, Ziarat-e Shah Maqsud and Kishk-e Nakhud. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F

Morning Temperature	13°C / 55 °F
Evening Temperature	20°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature	15°C / 59 °F
	0%
Air Humidity	22%
Air Pressure	1018 hPa
Wind Speed	Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions	Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions	Sky is clear

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Few clouds, fresh breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

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IED going of in Kandahar City Afghanistan

Published: February 03, 2013
Length: 59:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Douglas

I recorded this video from the Lav driver's seat. I was over there for 8 months with the KPRT, and I belonged to PPCLI 2nd Battalion. Over the radio we were told it was going to be a big...

Sherry Lynn Womack in Kandahar

Published: November 12, 2013
Length: 12:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sherry Womack

Kandahar Khazana

Published: July 08, 2014
Length: 12:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Wali Qurishi

Information of Kandahar/Afghanistan.

Karim jaan kandahar

Published: March 05, 2015
Length: 00:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mohammed Shabgeriar

Karim jaan.

1st Marine Division [LINE Training] In Kandahar, Afghanistan

Published: May 30, 2014
Length: 44:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Share_a_pose_a pic

Today, I still remember these techniques and highly recommend this training to anyone who wants to improve their self defense skills. Warning though, be wise...

East Kentwood grad killed in Kandahar

Published: June 29, 2012
Length: 55:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: WOOD TV8

Staff Sgt. Robert Massarelli.

Green Skander : een ongewone ervaring

Published: August 26, 2013
Length: 36:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Belgian Defense

Sinds mei wisselen Belgen elkaar af in het militaire ziekenhuis in Kandahar. Ze nemen er deel aan de operatie Green Skander en staan zo de NAVO-troepen bij. Na meer dan drie maanden in ...

Green Skander : une expérience hors du commun

Published: August 23, 2013
Length: 01:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Belgian Defense

Depuis mai, des Belges se relaient à l'hôpital militaire de Kandahar pour participer à l'opération Green Skander et ainsi venir en aide aux troupes de l'OTAN. Après plus de trois mois...

Waging Peace: Canada in Afghanistan FULL DOCUMENTARY

Published: December 30, 2012
Length: 58:59 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: loteq101

Canada's Only Independently funded and filmed documentary on our mission in Afghanistan. http://www.wagingpeacefilm.com PLEASE SHARE! Follows Canadian Richard Fitoussi on a...

372nd MP Co PSD clearing porta john w/ full gear

Published: May 25, 2012
Length: 11:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: icepicversion2

372nd PSD Kandahar, Afghanistan.

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kandahar District

Kandahar District is situated in the central part of Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, surrounding the city of Kandahar. It borders with Panjwai District to the west, Arghandab District to the north, Shah Wali Kot District to the northeast and Daman District to the east and south. The population is 468,200 (2006). The district center is the city of Kandahar. In March 2009, the Dand District Centre was destroyed by a suicide bombing of two Taliban insurgents.

Located at 31.6119, 65.6811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Kandahar Province

Sarposa prison attack of 2008

The Sarposa Prison attack was a raid on the Sarposa Prison in Kandahar, Afghanistan by Taliban insurgents on June 13, 2008. One of the largest attacks by Afghan insurgents, the raid freed 400-1000 prisoners. As of 2008, prison administration was overseen by Abdul Qabir.

Located at 31.6189, 65.6681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 2008, 2008 in Afghanistan, Battles of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present), Prisons in Afghanistan, Kandahar, Escapes

Sarposa prison

The Sarposa prison is a high security prison in Kandahar, Afghanistan, used to hold Taliban militants and other criminals including drug traffickers. The prison has been subject to two major escapes, first in a coordinated attack in May 2008, and more recently in a tunneling escape that occurred in April 2011.

Located at 31.6189, 65.6681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kandahar, Prisons in Afghanistan, Extrajudicial prisons of the United States

Sarposa prison tunneling escape of 2011

The Sarposa Prison tunneling escape was the escape of over 400 Taliban prisoners from Sarposa Prison in Kandahar by tunnel in April 2011. The tunnel was dug from the outside. As of April 25, 2011, only a handful of prisoners have been recaptured.

Located at 31.6189, 65.6681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Escapes, 2011 in Afghanistan, Taliban, History of Kandahar, Tunnels in Afghanistan

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Āsyā-i-Chap, Asiayi-Chap, Āsyā-i-Čap, Āsyā-ye Chap, آسیا چپ, Āsīā-ye Chap, آسيای چپ

Āsyā-ye Chap in Kandahār
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Āsyā-ye Chap
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