Garmsir

Garmsir (Pashto: ګرمسير; from Persian گرمسیر, meaning "hot place") is the center of Garmsir District in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Helmand River on 31.1167°N 64.2000°E / 31.1167; 64.2000 at 714 m altitude and 63 km southwest of Lashkargah. The major road at Garmsir is Route 605. The hospital is called Hazar Juft Comprehensive Health Clinic.

Garmsir
Garmsir
Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates: 31°7′N 64°12′E
Country Afghanistan
ProvinceHelmand Province
DistrictGarmsir District
Government
  TypeGovernor & Community Council
  District GovernorHaji Abdulla Jan
Elevation
2,343 ft (714 m)
Time zoneUTC+4:30

Prince Harry spent time in the village during his 2008 period in the country.

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