Gizab


Gizab is the capital of Gizab District of Urozgan Province, Afghanistan. It is located along the Helmand River.

History

Gizab was transferred in 2004 from Urozgan Province to Daykundi Province, but then it was re-annexed to Urozgan Province in 2006.

Demography

The population are ethnic Hazaras and Pashtuns.

Climate

With an influence from the local steppe climate, Gizab features a cold semi-arid climate under the Köppen climate classification. The average temperature in Gizab is 13.8 °C, while the annual precipitation averages 206 mm.
July is the hottest month of the year with an average temperature of 26.8 °C. The coldest month January has an average temperature of -1.0 °C.