| Country | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Province | Ghor |
| District | Pasaband |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
| Coordinates | 33°41′27″N 64°51′23″E |
| Elevation | 2566 m |
Shinkot (Pashto: شين کوټ) (also Pasaband) is a town and the center of Pasaband District, in the southern part of Ghor province, Afghanistan. It is located in the western part of the district at 33.6908°N 64.8564°E at 2,566 m altitude, and is close to the border with Helmand Province.[citation needed]
Climate
Shinkot has a humid continental climate (Köppen: Dsb) with warm, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.