Bābā Kuhnah
in Balkh, Afghanistan

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.671 and 66.965 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 40' 16" and E 66° 57' 54"
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: 10:23 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Kabul
UTC/GMT offset: 4.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:10 am and 6:48 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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Touring Bābā Kuhnah

Bābā Kuhnah in Balkh is a town located in Afghanistan about 193 mi (or 311 km) north-west of Kabul, the country's capital place.

Time in Bābā Kuhnah is now 10:23 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kabul with an UTC offset of 4.5 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Bābā Kuhnah. The closest airport in Afghanistan is Mazar I Sharif Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 22 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Dehdadi, Balkh, Mazar-e Sharif, Chimtal and Dowlatabad. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 70 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 31%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Monday, 29th of April 2024

19°C (65 °F)
16°C (62 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

21°C (70 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

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

German Police Train Afghan Police in Mazar-i-Sharif

Published: October 13, 2010
Length: 17:52 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: CSTCA1

The German Police Training Center in Mazar-i-Sharif provides an opportunity for Afghans who want to serve their country. SSgt Jon DuMond has the story.


Fahrt durch Mazar E Sharif Afghanistan ISAF

Published: April 01, 2009
Length: 27:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Lyriklex

Fahrt durch Mazar E Sharif im 18. DEUEinsKtgt, FJgAusbKdo ANP Sei Soldat mit ganzem Herzen, bleibe kühn auch in der Not, marschiere weit, vergiss die Schmerzen, und teile noch dein letztes Brot!


Deutsche Helicrews über Afghanistan - CH-53 der Bundeswehr (1|4)

Published: April 08, 2011
Length: 00:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Scylla

Teil 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbdQ_chqR6I.


Street food preparation in Balkh Afghanistan

Published: August 30, 2012
Length: 19:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: João Leitão

Nomad Revelations Travel Blog → http://www.joaoleitao.com ☆ Street food preparation in Balkh Afghanistan - part 1.


Driving in Balkh direction No Gombad Mosque - part 2, Balkh Afghanistan

Published: August 30, 2012
Length: 28:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: João Leitão

Balkh afghanistandriving in Balkh direction No Gombad Mosque - part 2, Balkh 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.

Balkh River

The Balkh River or Balkhab is a river in Balkh Province, Afghanistan. The river rises in the Band-e Amir lakes in the Hindu Kush. In its upper reaches the river is known as the Band-e Amir River (Rud-e Band-e Amir). The river flows west, then north, and terminates in irrigation canals in the area of the cities of Balkh and Mazar-e Sharif or in the desert. In times of exceptional flood the river drains into the lowlands of Turkmenistan.

Located at 36.65, 66.9333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Balkh Province, Rivers of Afghanistan

Battle of Qala-i-Jangi

The Battle of Qala-i-Jangi (also incorrectly referred to as the Battle of Mazar-i-Sharif) took place between November 25 and December 1, 2001, in Northern Afghanistan, following the invasion by United States forces to try to overthrow the Taliban, which it had accused of harboring Al-Qaeda operatives.

Located at 36.6667, 66.9833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
2001 in Afghanistan, Afghan Civil War, Battles of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present) involving the United Kingdom, Battles of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present) involving the United States, Conflicts in 2001, History of Balkh Province, Prison uprisings, Operations involving American special forces

Qala-i-Jangi

Qala-i-Jangi is a 19th century fortress located near Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan. It is known for being the site of a bloody 2001 Taliban uprising named the Battle of Qala-i-Jangi, in which at least 470 people were killed including CIA agent Johnny "Mike" Spann. It served as Northern Alliance General Abdul Rashid Dostum's military garrison during the opening stages of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present).

Located at 36.6667, 66.9833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in Afghanistan

Battles of Mazar-i-Sharif 1997-1998

The battles of Mazar-e Sharif were a part of the Afghan Civil War and took place in 1997 and 1998 between the forces of Abdul Malik Pahlawan and his Hazara allies, Junbish-e Milli-yi Islami-yi Afghanistan and the Taliban

Located at 36.6667, 66.9833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1997 in Afghanistan, 1998 in Afghanistan, Afghan Civil War, Warlordism, Wars involving the Taliban, Mazar-i-Sharif

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Bāba Kunna, Babakukhna, Bāba Kuhna, Bābā Kuhnah, بابا كهنه, Бабакухна