Jabal Saraj Explained

Jabal Saraj
Native Name:Pushto; Pashto: جبل سراج
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Afghanistan
Pushpin Label Position:above
Pushpin Map Caption:Location
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Afghanistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Parwan Province
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Jabal Saraj District
Timezone:+4:30
Coordinates:35.1183°N 69.2378°W
Elevation M:1573

Jabal Saraj (Persian/Pushto; Pashto: جبل سراج) is a town in the Jabal Saraj District of Parwan Province, Afghanistan. The Jabal Saraj Palace, which was originally built by Amir Habibullah Khan in 1907, is located in this town. It is the main attraction for visitors.[1]

Climate

Jabal Saraj town has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification Csa) with hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Snow is not unusual in winter. Nearby areas may have a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification BSk) or a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dsa/Dsb) depending on altitude and topography.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPWtUc_uw_0 Jabul Saraj Palace Special Report