Oruzgan, Afghanistan · Asia
Tarinkot sits on the route: 35 minutes from Dê Nārkhēl Kêlay.
Tarinkot is a town located in Oruzgan, Afghanistan. With a population of 10,000, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tarinkot 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 Tarinkot to your route.
Tarinkot or Terinkot is a city in south-central Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Uruzgan Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Tarinkot District and has an estimated population of 127,095 people. Majority of its residents are Pashto-speaking ethnic Pashtuns. The current mayor of the city is Mawlawi AbdulRead more
Rasheed Hidayatullah.
Tarinkot sits at 1,317 m (4,321 ft) above sea level, and is connected by a road network with Kandahar to the south, Nili in Daikundi Province to the north, and Malistan in Ghazni Province to the northeast.
The majority of land in the district is classified as non built-up (69%) of which agriculture is practiced over 67%. Residential land accounts for 47% of built-up land. The Tarinkot Airport is located within the municipal boundaries, constituting the second largest built-up land use (24%). The Uruzgan University is also located in Tarinkot.
During the August 2021 Taliban offensive, all Afghan National Security Forces under then-President Ashraf Ghani surrendered to the Taliban. Tarinkot continues to be one of the least developed populated places in the country.
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Tarinkot is located in Oruzgan, Afghanistan, Asia. The coordinates are 32.6300 latitude, 65.8781 longitude.
Tarinkot has a population of approximately 10,000 people, making it a town in Afghanistan.
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