Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan · Asia
Sar-e Pul sits on the route: 25 minutes from Şayād.
Sar-e Pul is a town located in Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan. With a population of 52,121, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sar-e Pul sits in Afghanistan. It's in the Asia/Kabul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sar-e Pul to your route.
Sar-e-Pol (Pashto, Dari: سر پل; lit. 'bridge head'), also written as Sar-i-Pul, and historically known as Anbar (Pashto, Dari: انبر), is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Sar-e-Pol Province. The city is within the jurisdiction of Sar-e-Pol District and has an estimated population of 134,809Read more
people (2025). Qari Abdul Vakil Moaz serves as the mayor of the city.
Sar-e-Pol sits at an elevation of about 2,155 ft (657 m) above sea level. It is connected by a road network with Sheberghan to the north, Tukzar to the southeast, and Maimana to the southwest. Its distance from Kabul is about 349 km (217 mi). Security is provided by the Afghan National Police.
Sar-e-Pol is home to the historic Imam Yahya Shrine, which is located in the eastern part of the city. There are also a number of bazaars, business centers, public parks, stadiums, banks, hotels, restaurants, mosques, hospitals, universities, and places to relax.
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Sar-e Pul is located in Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan, Asia. The coordinates are 36.2154 latitude, 65.9325 longitude.
Sar-e Pul has a population of approximately 52,121 people, making it a town in Afghanistan.
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