Mazar I Sharif (Mazar-I-Sharif), AF
Mazar I Sharif: Capital of Balkh, Afghanistan
About
Quick Facts about Mazar-I-Sharif
| Population : | 427,600 |
| Country : | Afghanistan |
| Area : | 83 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,247 feet / 380 meters |
| Capital city : | Mazar-I-Sharif is capital of Balkh, Mazar-i-Sharif |
| Time Zone : | UTC+04:30 |
| Local time : | 09:43:18 (22nd December 2025) |
Geography
Mazar-I-Sharif is located at 36°42'25"N 67°12'35"E (36.706914, 67.209678).
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- Dushanbe
- Mashhad
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1979 | 103,372 | - | census |
| 2017 | 427,600 | 75.83% | census |
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