Darzab (Persian: درزاب) is the southwesternmost district in Jowzjan province, Afghanistan. It borders Sheberghan District to northeast, Sar-e Pol Province to the west and Faryab Province to the south and west. The population is 52,800 (2012).[2] The district center is Darzab.
Darzāb
درزاب | |
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Location within Afghanistan[1] | |
Coordinates: 36°00′N 65°22′E / 36.00°N 65.37°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Province | Jowzjan |
Capital | Darzāb |
Area | |
• Total | 453 km2 (175 sq mi) |
Population (2012)[2] | |
• Total | 52,800 |
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References edit
- ^ "District Names". National Democratic Institute. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Summary of District Development Plan" (PDF). Darzab District Development Assembly. Retrieved 5 February 2016.[permanent dead link]
District Map edit
- Map of Settlements[permanent dead link] AIMS, August 2002
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