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Maymana

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Maymana month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Maymana are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 22–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and March the wettest (about 77 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January8.8-1.2507.4
February11.50.5537.4
March16.85.6778.1
April21.910.0469.6
May28.015.02311.8
June33.419.3113.3
July35.721.9013.2
August32.919.2012.5
September28.815.2111.4
October21.89.41210.1
November14.63.9377.6
December10.30.6266.9

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1876

    In 1876, under Sher Ali Khan, the city fell to the kingdom of Kabul and was viciosly put in ruins.

  2. Documented history · 1934

    In 1934, the rebuilding of the city started, and in 1949 the northern parts of the old city were renewed, the old city citadel changed to a park.

  3. Documented history · 2014

    On 18 March 2014, a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near the entrance to a busy market in Maimana, killing 15 people including women and children and injuring 27 others.

  4. Documented history · 2021

    On 14 August 2021, Maimana was seized by Taliban fighters, becoming the twenty-second provincial capital to be captured in the wider 2021 Taliban offensive.

  5. Documented history · 2022

    In January 2022, clashes were reported in Maymana.

Current public leadership

  • Damla Mohibullah

    Mayor of Maymana (capital of Faryab Province) as of 2026.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Maymana has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Prince Mohammad Afzal Khan

    Appointed governor of Maymana, Balḵ, and Šeberḡān during the 1854 expedition to Turkestan.

  • Sher Ali Khan

    Afghan Emir under whose rule Maymana fell to the kingdom of Kabul in 1876 and was devastated.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Maymana Airport

    Located 2 mi west of the city; had direct flights to Herat as of 2014.

  • Maymana River

    A tributary of the Murghab River that runs through the city.

  • Afghanistan Ring Road

    Major highway that passes through Maymana, linking it to other regional centers.

  • Former Maymana Citadel (now park)

    Historic citadel transformed into a public park after the 1949 renewal.

  • Qosh Tepa Canal

    Recently built canal intended to expand irrigated agriculture and boost the local economy.

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01 · Overview

Maymana, in brief

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02 · History

How Maymana took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Maymana

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Maymana

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Maymana

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Maymana

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Maymana

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08 · Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maymana

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01 · Q&A

Where is Maymana located and what are its coordinates?

Maymana is situated in Afghanistan at geographic coordinates 35.9214, 64.7836 with an elevation of 877 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Maymana?

Maymana has a recorded population of approximately 75,900 and observes the Asia/Kabul time zone (AFN).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Maymana?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Maymana include fa-AF, ps, uz-AF, tk, and the circulating currency is AFN.

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