Sar-e Pol city
| Sar-e Pol سر پل | |
|---|---|
  Sar-e Pol Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 36°13′17″N 65°55′40″E / 36.22139°N 65.92778°ECoordinates: 36°13′17″N 65°55′40″E / 36.22139°N 65.92778°E | |
| Country |
 Afghanistan |
| Province | Sar-e Pol Province |
| District | Sar-e Pol District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.9 km2 (11.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 888 m (2,913 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 51,075 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi) |
| (Source: "The State of Afghan Cities Report 2015". Retrieved 22 October 2015.) | |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
Sar-e Pol or Sari Pul (Persian: سر پل) is the capital city of the province of Sar-e Pol Province in northern Afghanistan. It is in Sari Pul District.
In 2015, it had an official population of 51,075.[1] There were 5,675 total number of dwellings in a total land area of 2,990 hectares.[1]
From 1831 to 1850, and from 1863 to 1880s, Sar-e Pol was independent.
Footnotes
- 1 2 "The State of Afghan Cities Report - vol 2 2015". Retrieved 22 October 2015.
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