Qārghān
in Kunar, Afghanistan

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.830 and 71.091 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 49' 46" and E 71° 5' 27"
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: 10:59 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Kabul
UTC/GMT offset: 4.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:37 am and 4:34 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.155 and -109.432 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hanga Roa
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

Delve into Qārghān

Qārghān in Kunar is located in Afghanistan about 111 mi (or 179 km) east of Kabul, the country's capital town.

Current time in Qārghān is now 10:59 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kabul with an UTC offset of 4.5 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Qārghān, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Afghanistan is Jalalabad Airport in a distance of 45 mi (or 72 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol in Pakistan at a distance of 60 mi (or 97 km).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sar Kani, Asadabad, Narang, Wutahpur and Tsowkey. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 29%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 7% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Wednesday, 4th of December 2024

17°C (63 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

17°C (62 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 6th of December 2024

16°C (60 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Steel Rain

Published: April 24, 2013
Length: 56:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: skyshroud3015

This is a continuous load fire mission from F.O.B. Asadabad and F.O.B. Blessing being viewed from the 13F side. For those who were there, you can hear the fox say "Bulls are shooting."


FOB California - Warfrogs and Dawg

Published: July 01, 2008
Length: 28:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: beanrtowl

compilation from afghanistan, kunar province, pech valley.


sumaira got a wheel chair.wmv

Published: February 22, 2012
Length: 08:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ahsas Dpo

AHSAS working for pwd's in paistan.


Firefight in Korengal Valley

Published: July 12, 2012
Length: 09:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: MilitaryFrontline

Footage of U.S. and Afghan forces fighting through an ambush in and around the village of Laui Kalay, in the Kunar province of Afghanistan. Anti-Afghanistan forces engaged with small arms,...


US Soldier Survives Taliban Machine Gun Fire During Firefight

Published: January 09, 2014
Length: 23:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Carlos Synyster

No rounds penetrated his body armor, and he made it home with no permanent injuries. This happened in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. *READ* From the cameraman: " I got a hit a total of 4 times....


In pattuglia con i soldati afghani nella valle del Pech

Published: August 06, 2013
Length: 48:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Davide Frattini

I soldati americani lasciano la base Honaker Miracle, nella provincia di Kunar, est dell'Afghanistan, per raggiungere l'avamposto difeso dalle truppe afghane...


24 December 2004: 3/3 CAAT Ambush in Kunar Province

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 00:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TaskForceTrinity

India Company Combined Anti-Armor Team receiving fire in the vicinity of the Korangal Valley on 24 December 2004. 2 confirmed enemy killed, 8 captured For more information: http://www.taskforcetri...


Chowkay Valley ambush, Konar Province, Afghanistan

Published: November 24, 2009
Length: 22:56 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: stevolous

My convoy ambushed by taliban with PKM and RPG fire in the mouth of the Chowkay Valley, Konar Province Afghanistan.


TF Chosin, firefight across the Konar Valley, Afghanistan

Published: December 01, 2009
Length: 56:21 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: stevolous

Filmed from Badel patrol base.


Kunar New Pic With Video Real History official™

Published: September 30, 2017
Length: 35:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: jamil khan

Kunar New Pic With Video Real History official™2017 https://hiveminer.com/Tags/watapur https://www.facebook.com/jamil.khan.50999405 ...


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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.

Sirkanay District

Sirkanay District (Sarkani District) is situated in the central part of Kunar Province, Afghanistan. It borders Pakistan to the south. The population is 24,200 (2006). The district administrative center is the village of Serkanay at 775 m altitude. To the north the district borders the Kunar River, which irrigates the small part of arable land. Drought is the major problem of the people. The majority of the houses (70%) were destroyed during the wars. Many young men live and work in Pakistan.

Located at 34.7906, 71.1086 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Kunar Province


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kargan, Qārghān, قارغان