| Population total | 12,000 |
|---|---|
| Population as of | 2012 |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Province | Daykundi |
| District | Gizab |
| Time zone | +4:30 |
| Coordinates | 33.3813°N 66.2655°E |
| Elevation | 1364 m |
Gizab (Persian: گیزاب) is the capital of the Gizab District of Daykundi Province, Afghanistan.[1] It is located along the Helmand River.
History
Gizab was transferred in 2004 from Uruzgan Province to Daykundi Province, and then re-annexed to Uruzgan Province in 2006.[2] Later, it was transferred to Daykundi Province now with New Government it transferred back to Uruzgan.
Climate
With an influence from the local steppe climate, Gizab features a continental semi-arid (BSk) under the Köppen climate classification. The average temperature in Gizab is 13.3 °C, while the annual precipitation averages 453 mm.
July is the hottest month of the year with an average temperature of 27.8 °C. The coldest month January has an average temperature of -3.6 °C.
See also
References
- ^ Hukumati Gizab, Afghanistan Page - Falling Rain Genomics
- ^ "Taliban return to Afghan town that rose up and drove out its leaders". The Guardian. 2014-10-27. Retrieved 2018-09-24.