Where is Balkh?
Balkh is a city in Balkh, Afghanistan. Its population is about 114,883 inhabitants. It is located near Mazar-e Sharif (20 km) and Tirmiz (62 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Balkh located?
Balkh is a city in Balkh, Afghanistan, located at 36.7564°N, 66.8972°E.
Which country is Balkh in?
Balkh is in Afghanistan.
What is the population of Balkh?
The population of Balkh is approximately 114,883 inhabitants.
What region is Balkh in?
Balkh is located in the Balkh region of Afghanistan.
How far is Balkh from Kabul?
Balkh is approximately 322 km from Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.
What time zone is Balkh in?
Balkh is in the Asia/Kabul time zone.
What are the coordinates of Balkh?
The geographic coordinates of Balkh are 36.7564°N, 66.8972°E.
What cities are near Balkh?
Cities near Balkh include: Mazar-e Sharif, Tirmiz, Kunduz.
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