Balkh, Afghanistan · Asia
114,883
Population
Asia
Continent
Kabul
Timezone
AF
Country Code
Balkh is a city in northern Afghanistan, with an estimated population of 148,972 people. It is within the jurisdiction of Balkh District and its current mayor is Maulvi Mohammad Qasim Fazal Subhan. Located approximately 24 km (15 mi) to the northwest of Mazar-i-Sharif and approximately 74 km (46 mi) to the south of the Amu Darya or the Afghanistan–Uzbekistan border, it is the second largest city of Balkh Province. Historically, the site of present-day Balkh was held in considerably high regard...
Coordinates
36.7563°, 66.8972°
Region/State
Balkh
District
Balkh District
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Country
Afghanistan
Region
Balkh
Timezone
Asia/Kabul
Population
114,883
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