Balkh, Balkh

Balkh: province of Afghanistan

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Quick Facts about Balkh

Population 114,883
Country Afghanistan
State Balkh (Afghanistan)
County Balkh District
Area 16186.3 km2
Latitude & Longitude 36.7564,66.8972
Official language Pashto, Dari
Altitude 1,115 feet / 340 meters
Capital Mazar-i-Sharif
Time Zone UTC+04:30
Local time 19:08:27 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Balkh is located at 36°45'23"N 66°53'50"E (36.7563500, 66.8972000).

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  • Charbolak
  • Mazar-i-Sharif
  • Nahri Shahi
  • Charkint
  • Kaldar
  • Balkh
  • Marmul
  • Dawlatabad
  • Shortepa
  • Chimtal
  • Dihdadi
  • Khulmi
  • Sholgara
  • Zari
  • Kishindih
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