Qurghan is a district in Faryab Province, Afghanistan.[2] It was created in 2005 from the western part of Andkhoy District. The district center Qurghan is very close to Andkhoy at 317 m altitude.
Qurghan
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![]() ![]() Qurghan Location within Afghanistan[1] | |
Coordinates: 37°02′N 64°56′E | |
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Province | Faryab Province |
District | Qurghan |
Area | |
• Total | 797 km2 (308 sq mi) |
Population (2017) | |
• Total | 271,160 |
The district covers 797 square kilometres (308 sq mi) and has 13 villages. As of 2003, the population is 27,116.[3]
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