Afghanistan cities list with latitude and longitude in Excel, CSV, XML, SQL, JSON formats
Last update : 05 December 2025.
Below is a list of 100 prominent cities in Afghanistan. Each row includes a city's latitude, longitude, region and other variables of interest. This is a subset of all 30636 places in Afghanistan that you'll find in our World Cities Database. You're free to use the data below for personal or commercial applications. The data below can be downloaded in Excel (.xlsx), .csv, .json, .xml and .sql formats. Notable Cities: The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
| Geoname_ID | City | Alternate_Name | Country_Code | Region | Sub_region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Population | Timezone | Fcode_Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1145603 | Chak Arīq | Chak Ariq,Chak Arīq,chk aryq,چک اریق | AF | Balkh | Chahār Bōlak | 36.9626 | 66.52185 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1132498 | Nahr-e Şūfī | Nahr-e Sufi,Nahr-e Şūfī,Nahr-i-Sufi,Nahṟ-i-Şūfi,Nakhari-Suf,nhr swfy,Нахари-Суф,نهر صوفی,نهرٔ صوفی | AF | Kunduz | Chahar Dara | 36.70821 | 68.80042 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1143017 | Dēwālgaī | Daywalgai,Daywālgaī,Deval’gaj,Deval’gay,Deval’gay,Dewalgai,Divalga,Divalgai,Divargai,Diwalgai,Diwalqai,Dēwālgaī,Dīvālga,Dīvālgai,Dīvārgaī,Dīwālgai,Dīwālqai,dywalgy,dywargy,Девальгай,ديوارگی,دیوالگی | AF | Balkh | Balkh District | 36.78561 | 66.78473 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1460153 | Khushk Dānah | Khoshkdaneh,Khoshkdāneh,Khushk Danah,Khushk Dānah,Khushkdana,Khuskdana,Khuškdāna,khshk danh,خشک دانه | AF | Maidan Wardak Province | Markazi Bihsud | 34.4437 | 67.87665 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1128358 | Rīsh Khōr-e Bālā | Qaryeh-ye Rishkhvor,Qaryeh-ye Rīshkhvor,Reshkhor,Rirshkhor,Rish Khor,Rish Khor-e Bala,Rish Khvor,Rishkhor,Rishkhor Bala,Rishkhor Bāla,Rishkur,Riskhor,Rīrshkhōr,Rīsh Khvor,Rīsh Khōr,Rīsh Khōr-e Bālā,Rīškhor,rysh khwr,rysh khwr bala,ریش خور,ریش خور بالا | AF | Kabul | Chahār Āsyāb | 34.42555 | 69.12615 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1148822 | Ālūchah Kham | Alucakham,Aluchah Kham,Aluchakham,Alūchakham,alwchh khm,alwchkhm,Ālūchah Kham,Ālūčakham,آلوچه خم,الوچخم | AF | Parwan | Sālang | 35.34023 | 69.15399 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1136409 | Khumrī | Khomri,Khomrī,Khumri,Khumrī,Khumṟi,khmry,خمری | AF | Ghazni | Andaṟ | 33.31238 | 68.5852 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1480679 | Kālō Khēl | Kalo Khel,Kalukhel,Kalukheyl’,Kalukheyl’,Kālō Khēl,Kālūkhēl,kalw khyl,کالو خیل | AF | Ghazni | Nāwah | 32.39978 | 68.08099 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1141126 | Ghowchak | Ghawcak,Ghawchak,Ghawčak,Ghowchak,ghwchk,غوچک | AF | Daykundi | Kajrān | 33.37981 | 65.52854 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1126393 | Sinjitak | Senjetak,Sinjitak,snjtk,سنجتک | AF | Herat | Chisht-e Sharīf | 34.34347 | 63.75362 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1345627 | Dzadrān | Dzadran,Dzadrān,Dzhadran,Jadran,Jaḏṟān,zdran,زدران,ځدران | AF | Khowst | Têrayzaī | 33.46122 | 70.10851 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1139263 | Jowzān-e Junūbī | Jawzan,Jawzan Janubi,Jawzān,Jawzān Janūbi,Jowzan-e Junubi,Jowzān-e Junūbī,jwzan jnwby,جوزان جنوبی | AF | Ghowr | Sāghar | 33.60679 | 63.69114 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1449942 | Chinār | Cenar,Chenar,Chenār,Chinar,Chinār,chnar,Čenār,چنار | AF | Oruzgan | Deh Rāwud | 32.6009 | 65.67862 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1451613 | Qal‘ah-ye ‘Aynullāh | Kalayi-Aynulla,Qal`ah-ye `Aynullah,Qal‘ah-ye ‘Aynullāh,qlʿh ʿyn allh,قلعه عین الله | AF | Kabul | Kabul | 34.48482 | 69.11168 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1434011 | Pīr Muḩammad Kêlay | Pir Mohammad Kalay,Pir Mohammad Kelay,Pir Muhammad Kelay,Pir-Mukhammed-Kalay,Pīr Moḩammad Kalay,Pīr Moḩammad Kêlay,Pīr Muḩammad Kêlay,pyr mhmd kly,پیر محمد کلی | AF | Paktika | Saṟōbī | 32.78529 | 69.09886 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1144421 | Dahān-e Rishqaw | Dahan-e Reshqaw,Dahan-e Rishqaw,Dahane Resqaw,Dahane Ṟesqaw,Dahān-e Rishqaw,dhan rshqw,دهان رشقو | AF | Bamyan | 35.09965 | 68.01575 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | ||
| 1137862 | Kārēzgay | Karezgay,Karizgay,Kārēzgay,Kārīzgay,Kāṟēzgay,karyzgy,كاريزگی,کارېزگی | AF | Paktia | Sayyid Karam | 33.75463 | 69.45217 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1423690 | Chahār Tūt | Chahar Tut,Chahār Tūt,chhar twt,چهار توت | AF | Faryab | Pas̲h̲tūn Kōṯ | 35.795 | 64.88169 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1454346 | Alibek | Alibek,علی بيگ | AF | Herat | Shīnḏanḏ | 33.34097 | 62.2348 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1140229 | Ḩasanābād | Hasanabad,Hasdan Abad,H̱asḏān Abāḏ,hsn abad,حسن آباد,Ḩasanābād | AF | Farah | Qal‘ah-ye Kāh | 32.36551 | 61.43355 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1130416 | Pōṯaī | Potae,Potai,Powtey,Pōtae,Pōṯaī,pwty,پوتی,پوټی | AF | Oruzgan | Deh Rāwud | 32.63802 | 65.59708 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1472883 | Giman | AF | Helmand | Nahr-e Sarāj | 31.82556 | 64.63833 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | ||
| 1148335 | Arwīch | Arwich,Arwij,Arwīch,Awrij,Awṟīj,Aṟwīj | AF | Herat | Chisht-e Sharīf | 34.3 | 63.5 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1456216 | Siyāh Rēg | Siah Rayg,Siahrig,Siakhreg,Siyah Reg,Siyāh Rēg,Syahreg,Syāhṟēg,Sīāh Rayg,Sīāhrīg,syah ryg,سياه ريگ | AF | Daykundi | Ishtarlay | 34.24232 | 66.36174 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1146567 | Bêmērōzah | Bamerowzah,Bameroza,Bamērowzah,Bamēṟōza,Bemeroza,Bemerozah,Bemeruzah,Bemērūzah,Bêmērōzah,Bēmēṟōza,بمېروزه | AF | Helmand | Garmsīr | 30.94266 | 64.14998 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1120715 | Z̄imah | Zemma,Zemmah,Zimah,Zimma,Z̄emma,Z̄imah,dhmh,zmh,ذمه,زمه | AF | Kabul | Kalakān | 34.72598 | 69.18995 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1134900 | La‘l Muḩammad | La`l Mohammad,La`l Muhammad,Lal’mukhammed,Lal’mukhammed,La‘l Moḩammad,La‘l Muḩammad,لعل محمد | AF | Zabul | Kākar | 32.779 | 67.05993 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1435354 | Tūdanak-e Pā’īn | Tudanak-e Pa’in,Tudanaki-Pain,Tūdanak-e Pā’īn,twdnk payyn,تودنک پائین | AF | Farah | Bālā Bulūk | 32.74741 | 62.55707 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1130159 | Qal‘ah-ye Salō | Kalayi Salu,Qal`a-i-Salo,Qal`ah-ye Salo,Qal`eh-ye Salo,Qal‘a-i-Salo,Qal‘ah-ye Salō,Qal‘eh-ye Salo,قلعهٔ سلو,قلعۀ سلو | AF | Paktia | Gardez | 33.612 | 69.22686 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1122330 | Tōr Kats | Tor Kac,Tor Kats,Torkach,Towr Kach,Towṟ Kach,Tur Kats,Tōr Kats,Tōṟ Kac,Tūr Kats,تور کڅ | AF | Zabul | Mīzān | 32.2575 | 66.43603 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1139246 | Jowzaī | Dzhauzi,Jawzi,Jawzī,Jowzai,Jowzaī,jwzy,جوزی | AF | Daykundi | Sang-e Takht | 34.24886 | 65.96533 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1139958 | Humay Khān-e Suflá | Homaykhan-e Sofla,Homaykhane Sufla,Homaykhane Sulfa,Homaykhane Sulfā,Homaykhān-e Soflá,Homaykhāne Suflā,Humay Khan-e Sufla,Humay Khān-e Suflá,Khumaykhani-Sufla,hmy khan sfly,همی خان سفلى | AF | Badghis | Qādis | 34.80955 | 63.52403 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1132164 | Qaryah-ye Nāwêrhā | Kar’yanavurkha,Kar’yanavurkha,Navorha,Naworha,Nāvorhā,Nāworhā,Qarya Nawurha,Qarya-i-Nawurha,Qaryah-ye Nawerha,Qaryah-ye Nawurha,Qaryah-ye Nāwurhā,Qaryah-ye Nāwêrhā,Qaryeh-ye Nawurha,Qaryeh-ye Nāwurhā,Qaṟya Nāwuṟhā,Qaṟya-i-Nāwuṟhā,قریۀ ناورها | AF | Maidan Wardak Province | Markazi Bihsud | 34.30966 | 67.61412 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1139807 | Jabal os Saraj | Djabal-ul-Seradj,Dzhabal’-Ussaradzh,Dzhabal’-Ussaradzh,Jabal Saraj,Jabal os Saraj,Jabal os Sarāj,Jabal us Siraj,Jabal us Sirāj,Jabal-us-Sirai,Jabalussaraj,Jabalussaṟāj,Jabl-us-Seraj,Jabl-us-Siraj,Jabul Saraj,Jibal-as-Seraj,Parwan,jbl alsraj,جبل السراج | AF | Parwan | Jabal us Sarāj | 35.11833 | 69.23778 | 15032 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1120696 | Zayr-e Nahr | Zayr-e Nahr,Zer-e Nahr,Zer-i-Nahr,Zeri-Nakhar,Zir-e Nahr,Zēṟ-i-Nahṟ,Zīr-e Nahr,zyr nhr,Зери-Нахар,زيرٔ نهر,زیر نهر | AF | Baghlan | Baghlān-e Jadīd | 36.21423 | 68.80484 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1438431 | Safēd Sang | Safayd Sang,Safed Sang,Safedsang,Safēd Sang,Safēḏsang,Sefidsang,Sefīdsang,sfyd sng,Сафедсанг,سفيد سنگ,سفېد سنگ | AF | Ghazni | Bahrām-e Shahīd | 33.50669 | 67.9964 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1122844 | Tanōr | Tanor,Tanur,Tanōr,Tanōṟ,Tanūr,tnwr,تنور | AF | Zabul | Arghandāb | 32.47777 | 66.91757 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1460152 | Sangīnak | Sanginak,Sangīnak,sngynk,سنگینک | AF | Maidan Wardak Province | Markazi Bihsud | 34.4453 | 67.86103 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1449149 | Tah Tarlagak | Tah Tarlagak,Tah Taṟlagak,Tah-tarlagak,Tah-taṟlagak,th trlgk,ته ترلگک | AF | Daykundi | Ishtarlay | 33.93932 | 66.07366 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1349872 | Ākhūnd Khēl | Akhund Khel,Akhundkhel,Akhundkheyl,Akhundkheyl’,Akhundkheyl’,Akhvondkhel,akhwnd khyl,Ākhunḏkhēl,Ākhvondkhēl,Ākhūnd Khēl,Ākhūndkheyl,آخوند خيل,آخوند خېل | AF | Kabul | Shakar Darah | 34.71728 | 69.06999 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1140165 | Ḩowẕ | Hawdz,Howz,Khauz,hwd,حوض,Ḩawḏẕ,Ḩowẕ | AF | Bamyan | Panjāb | 34.37899 | 67.4138 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1140977 | Ghurghurī | Ghurghori,Ghurghuri,Ghurghurī,Ghuṟghoṟi,ghrghry,غرغری | AF | Ghowr | Pasāband | 33.85918 | 65.18299 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1457308 | Sumā Qōlī | Soma Qoli,Somaqoli,Somā Qōlī,Somāqolī,Suma Qoli,Sumakuli,Sumā Qōlī,sma qwly,سما قولی | AF | Bamyan | Bamyan | 34.81464 | 67.87999 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 7063555 | Lādū | AF | Bamyan | Waras̄ | 34.30336 | 67.47745 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | ||
| 1467007 | Wāj Kōn | Waj Kon,Waj Kown,Wāj Kown,Wāj Kōn,waj kwn,واج کون | AF | Badakhshan | Darwāz-e Pā’īn | 38.28289 | 70.80572 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1130412 | Pōṯaī Kêlay | Potai Kelay,Poti Kalay,Puti Kalay,Pōti Kalay,Pōṯaī Kêlay,Pūtī Kalay,پوټی کلی | AF | Ghazni | Nāwah | 32.11767 | 67.96377 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1134076 | Mamākow | Mamakaw,Mamakow,Mamākaw,Mamākow,mmakw,مماکو | AF | Badghis | Muqur | 35.05865 | 63.11407 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1468010 | Pōst Khōr | Post Khor,Pust Khvor,Pōst Khōr,Pōst Khōṟ,Pūst Khvor,pwst khwr,پوست خور | AF | Badakhshan | Argō | 37.09047 | 70.35134 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1464542 | Talī Gak | Tali Gak,Talī Gak,tly gk,تلی گک | AF | Balkh | Dowlatābād | 37.01865 | 66.77523 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1455190 | Dahan-e Qowray | Dahan Qawray,Dahan-e Qowray,Dakhankauray,dhn qwry,دهن قوری | AF | Daykundi | Sang-e Takht | 34.04263 | 65.68742 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1472229 | Qashah | Kashsha,Qashah,Qashshah,Qassah,Qaššah,qsh shh,qshh,قش شه,قشه | AF | Herat | Injīl | 34.27613 | 62.3555 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1139946 | Ḩusaīn Khēl | Hosayn Khel,Hosaynkhel,Hoseyn Khel,Hoseynkheyl,Husain Khel,Khuseynkheyl’,Khuseynkheyl’,hsyn khېl,حسین خېل,Ḩosayn Khēl,Ḩosaynkhēl,Ḩoseyn Khēl,Ḩoseynkheyl,Ḩusaīn Khēl | AF | Logar | Muḩammad Āghah | 34.21718 | 69.34282 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1126794 | Sartēb Bābā Khēl | Sartayb Baba Khel,Sartayb Bābā Khēl,Sarteb Baba Khel,Sarteb Babakhel,Sartebbabakheyl’,Sartebbabakheyl’,Sartib Baba Kheyl,Sartēb Bābā Khēl,Sartīb Bābā Kheyl,Saṟtēb Bābākhēl,srtyb baba khyl,سرتيب بابا خيل,سرتېب بابا خېل | AF | Maidan Wardak Province | Jaghatū | 33.89087 | 68.44575 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1470307 | Dīāṟak | Diarak,Dyarak,Dīāṟak,Ḏyāṟak | AF | Badghis | Jowand | 34.92972 | 64.28583 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1148490 | ‘Arab Kêlay | Arabkalay,`Arab Kalay,`Arab Kelay,عرب کلی,قريۀ عرب,‘Arab Kalay,‘Arab Kêlay | AF | Helmand | Nahr-e Sarāj | 31.71919 | 64.3492 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1469226 | Sūr Gōg | Sur Gog,Sur Gug,Surgog,Sūr Gōg,Sūr Gūg,Sūṟ Gōg,gwg srkh,swr gwg,سور گوگ,گوگٔ سرخ | AF | Nangarhar | Bihsūd | 34.36313 | 70.51806 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1144991 | Chijān | Chidzhan,Chijan,Chijān,Chījān,Cijan,chjan,Čijān,چجان | AF | Maidan Wardak Province | Sayyidābād | 34.08365 | 68.6813 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1146198 | Bukht | Bukht,bkht,بخت | AF | Bamyan | Yakāwlang | 35.14371 | 66.35877 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1467667 | Jōrah Bāy | Jora Bay,Jorah Bay,Jowreh Bay,Jowreh Bāy,Jōrah Bāy,Jōṟa Bāy,jwrh bay,جوره بای | AF | Takhar | Rustāq | 37.28632 | 69.64885 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 7095194 | Qal‘ah-ye Gul Faqīr | Qal`ah-ye Gul Faqir,Qal‘ah-ye Gul Faqīr,qlʿh gl fqyr,قلعه گل فقير | AF | Kabul | Bagrāmī | 34.47307 | 69.25463 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1470275 | Jījanā-ye Pā’īn | Jijana-ye Pa’in,Jijanā-ye Pā’īn,Jījanā-ye Pā’īn,jyjnay payyn,جیجنای پائین | AF | Badghis | Jowand | 34.91271 | 64.14128 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1458342 | Now-e Dil Khūsh | Navi-Dil’khush,Navi-Dil’khush,Naw-e Delkhvosh,Nawe Delkhus,Nawe Delkhuš,Newe Dil Khosh,Now-e Dil Khush,Now-e Dil Khūsh,Nêwē Dil Khōsh,nw dl khwsh,نو دل خوش,نوې دل خوش | AF | Bamyan | Panjāb | 34.42921 | 66.71192 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1148770 | Amaysōzah | Amaysozah,Amaysōzah,Amesaza,Amesoza,Amesuzah,Amēsōza,Amēsūzah,amyswzh,امیسوزه | AF | Nuristan | Wāygal | 35.14707 | 70.92228 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1144089 | Darband-e Safēd | Darband-e Safayd,Darband-e Safed,Darband-e Safēd,Darband-e Sefid,Darband-e Sefīd,Darbande Safed,دربند سفېد,Ḏaṟbanḏe Safēḏ | AF | Ghowr | Chaghcharān | 34.63115 | 64.72958 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1149194 | Akhtar | Akhtar,akhtr,اختر | AF | Zabul | Arghandāb | 32.66617 | 67.15949 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1442768 | Dūghūrak | Dowghurak,Dughurak,Dūghūrak,dwghwrk,دوغورک,Ḏowghūṟak,Ḏūghūṟak | AF | Daykundi | Mīr Āmōr | 33.91797 | 67.02107 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1121146 | Zābī | Zabi,Zābī,zaby,زابی | AF | Farah | Pur Chaman | 33.45353 | 63.90557 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1477160 | Atū | Atu,Atū,atw,اتو | AF | Kandahar | Spīn Bōldak | 31.21046 | 66.38167 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1121716 | Wargōr | Vargor,Wargor,Wargur,Wargōr,Wargūr,Waṟgōr,wrgwr,ورگور | AF | Paktia | Tsamkanī | 33.83114 | 69.79964 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1128015 | Safēd Sang | Safayd Sang,Safed Sang,Safedsang,Safēd Sang,Safēḏsang,Sefidsang,Sefīdsang,sfyd sng,سفيد سنگ | AF | Bamyan | Yakāwlang | 34.87848 | 66.55983 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1465558 | Shaykh | Saykh,Shaykh,Sheykh,shykh,Šaykh,شیخ | AF | Herat | Guz̄arah | 34.03571 | 61.99947 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1461257 | Tōrah Gārah | Tora Gara,Toragard,Torah Garah,Torah Gharah,Towrah Garah,Towrah Gārah,Tōrah Ghārah,Tōrah Gārah,Tōṟa Gāṟa,twrh garh,twrh gharh,توره غاره,توره گاره | AF | Farah | Gulistān | 32.39235 | 63.44189 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1466630 | Marghak | Marghak,mrghk,مرغک | AF | Takhar | Rustāq | 37.00727 | 69.6715 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1133616 | Mazār-e Sharīf | MZR,Masar-e Scharif,Mazar-e Sarif,Mazar-e Sharif,Mazar-e Šarif,Mazar-e-Sharif,Mazar-i Szarif,Mazar-i-Sharif,Mazare Srif,Mazari Sharif,Mazari-Sharif,Mazār-e Sharīf,Mazār-e Šarīf,Mazār-i-Sharīf,Mazāre S̄rīf,majaleu-isyalipeu,mazarisharifu,mzar shryf,Мазари-Шариф,مزار شريف,مزار شریف,マザーリシャリーフ,마자르이샤리프 | AF | Balkh | Mazār-e Sharīf | 36.70904 | 67.11087 | 523300 | Asia/Kabul | seat of a first-order administrative division | |
| 1473927 | Anārō Tangay | Anaro Tangai,Anaro Tangay,Anarutangay,Anārō Tangay,Anārō Tangaī,Anāṟo Tangay,anarw tngy,انارو تنگی | AF | Nangarhar | Kūz Kunaṟ | 34.55888 | 70.73584 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1433930 | Dowlat Kōṯ | Daulatkot,Dawlat Kot,Dowlat Kot,Dowlat Kowt,Dowlat Kowṯ,Dowlat Kōṯ,دولت کوټ,Ḏawlat Kōt | AF | Paktika | Bêrmal | 32.65585 | 69.22818 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1147183 | Band-e Jōy | Band-e Joy,Band-e Juy,Band-e Jōy,Band-e Jūy,Bande Joy,Bandi-Dzhoy,Banḏe Jōy,bnd jwy,بند جوی | AF | Maidan Wardak Province | Ḩişah-ye Awal-e Bihsūd | 34.74873 | 68.28519 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1134344 | Māchū | Machu,Macu,Māchu,Māchū,Māču,machw,ماچو | AF | Kandahar | Kandahar District | 31.4244 | 65.56384 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1459074 | Qōl-e Chakar | Kuli-Chakar,Qol-e Chakar,Qole Cakar,Qole Čakar,Qowl-e Chakar,Qōl-e Chakar,qwl chkr,قول چکر | AF | Maidan Wardak Province | Ḩişah-ye Awal-e Bihsūd | 34.34309 | 68.12654 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1474506 | Zaṟah Kalā | Zara Kala,Zara Kalā,Zarah Kala,Zarah Kalā,Zaṟah Kalā,زاړه کلا | AF | Laghman | Mehtar Lām | 34.66774 | 70.16376 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1450275 | Khushkābah | Khoshkabeh,Khoshkābeh,Khushkabah,Khushkābah,Khuskaba,Khuškāba,khshkabh,خشکابه | AF | Ghazni | Ajristān | 33.48185 | 67.14648 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1134338 | Kar Kar | Kar Kar,Ma`dan-e Karkar,Ma`dan-i-Karkar,Ma‘dan-e Karkar,Ma‘ḏan-i-Kaṟkaṟ,معدنٔ كركر | AF | Baghlan | Baghlān-e Jadīd | 36.0361 | 68.77158 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1125248 | Shaykhah | Shaikh Larang Kala,Shaikh Larang Qala,Shaikha,Shaykhah,Sheykheh,shykhh,شیخه | AF | Faryab | Dowlatābād | 36.52279 | 64.91034 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1469476 | Aṟkhay | Arkhay,Aṟkhay,arkhy,ارخی,اړخی | AF | Nangarhar | Gōshtah | 34.36661 | 70.76926 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1438655 | Z̄aqūm Khēl | Zakumkheyl’,Zakumkheyl’,Zaqum Khel,Zaqumkhel,Zaqūmkhēl,Z̄aqūm Khēl,zqwm khېl,زقوم خېل | AF | Logar | Barakī Barak | 33.95934 | 68.91183 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1424289 | Jayrah Qōl-e Ghalbalā | Jayra Qol-i- Ghalbala,Jayra Qowl-e Ghalbala,Jayra Qowl-e Ghalbalā,Jayrah Qol-e Ghalbala,Jayrah Qōl-e Ghalbalā,Jayṟa Qōl-i- Ghalbalā,jyrh qwl ghlbla,جیره قول غلبلا | AF | Faryab | Almār | 36.01681 | 64.46891 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1149547 | Abēlān | Abelan,Abēlān,abylan,ابيلان,ابېلان | AF | Helmand | Lashkar Gāh | 31.56091 | 64.41784 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1409344 | Madrasah | Madrasa,Madrasah,Madraseh,Maḏṟasa,mdrsh,Мадраса,مدرسه | AF | Baghlan | Nahrīn | 36.03871 | 68.99705 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1468480 | Kūshkah Darah | Kushkah Darah,Kushkah Darreh,Kuska Darrah,Kūshkah Darah,Kūshkah Darreh,Kūška Darrah,kwshkh drh,کوشکه دره | AF | Badakhshan | Kōhistān | 37.37273 | 70.73011 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1469600 | Faqīrābād | Fakirabad,Faqirabad,Faqīrābād,fqyr abad,فقير آباد,فقیر آباد | AF | Nangarhar | Kōṯ | 34.16625 | 70.54664 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1122147 | Tōpchah | Topcha,Topchah,Tupcheh,Tōpchah,Tūpcheh,twpchh,توپچه | AF | Faryab | Shīrīn Tagāb | 36.20238 | 65.03762 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1142179 | Firyasik | Feryasek,Feṟyasek,Firyasik,frysk,فریسک | AF | Badakhshan | Shahr-e Buzurg | 37.42069 | 70.1587 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1142725 | Duzdbād | Dozdbad,Dozdbād,Duzdbad,Duzdbād,dzdbad,دزدباد,Ḏuzḏbāḏ | AF | Farah | Qal‘ah-ye Kāh | 32.31533 | 61.49039 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1466156 | Firyam Bāb | Feryam Bab,Feryam Bāb,Firyam Bab,Firyam Bāb,frym bab,فریم باب | AF | Badakhshan | Shikī | 38.18011 | 70.57256 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1142925 | Duburjah | Doburja,Duburdzha,Duburjah,dbrjh,دبرجه,Ḏobuṟja | AF | Bamyan | Panjāb | 34.28846 | 66.6702 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1456848 | Karbōṟī | Karbori,Karbōrī,Karbōṟī,Kaṟbōri,Kharburi,Kharbūrī,کربوړی | AF | Maidan Wardak Province | Maīdān Shahr | 34.41881 | 68.81637 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1128100 | Sabzī Kār | Sabzi Kar,Sabzikar,Sabzī Kar,Sabzī Kār,sbzy kar,sbzy kr,Сабзикар,سبزی كر,سبزی کار | AF | Balkh | Chahār Bōlak | 36.77318 | 66.69383 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1126535 | Sighrigh | Seghregh,Seghrigh,Sighrigh,Sigrig,sghrgh,سغرغ | AF | Daykundi | Ishtarlay | 34.01065 | 66.27419 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1458045 | Qal‘ah-ye Gūshī | Kalayi-Gushi,Qal`ah-ye Gushi,Qal`ah-yeGoshi,Qala-i-Gusi,Qala-ye Gushi,Qalā-i-Gūši,Qalā-ye Gūshī,Qal‘ah-ye Gūshī,Qal‘ah-yeGōshī,قلعه گوش | AF | Bamyan | Waras̄ | 34.26243 | 66.85439 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place | |
| 1438683 | Panj Pāy | Pandzhlai,Panj Pay,Panj Pāy,Panjpay,Panjpāy,pnj pay,پنج پای | AF | Logar | Barakī Barak | 33.93524 | 68.89343 | 0 | Asia/Kabul | populated place |
Exploring Afghanistan: A Geographer's Perspective**
Afghanistan, a land steeped in history and shrouded in mystery, beckons the curious explorer to uncover its geographical intricacies. As a geographer embarking on this journey, the quest for data on its cities, regions, and geographical coordinates reveals not just a map, but a narrative of resilience, diversity, and geographical significance waiting to be unearthed.
Cities of Afghanistan: Bastions of Culture and Heritage**
The cities of Afghanistan stand as testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and historical significance. From the ancient streets of Kabul, the bustling capital, to the storied alleys of Herat and the serene valleys of Mazar-i-Sharif, each urban center tells a story of civilization's ebb and flow. Gathering data on these cities not only provides insights into their population dynamics and economic activities but also offers a glimpse into the cultural tapestry that binds the nation together.
Regions of Afghanistan: A Tapestry of Contrasts**
Beyond the urban sprawl, Afghanistan's regions paint a picture of geographical diversity and natural beauty. From the rugged peaks of the Hindu Kush to the arid expanses of the Dasht-e-Margo, each region boasts its own unique topography and climate. Obtaining data on these regions unveils not just their geological formations and ecological habitats but also the challenges and opportunities they present for sustainable development and environmental conservation.
Latitude and Longitude of Afghanistan: Navigating the Crossroads of Asia**
As a geographer, obtaining precise latitude and longitude data is crucial for understanding Afghanistan's position at the crossroads of Asia. These coordinates serve as navigational markers, guiding travelers through the country's diverse landscapes and providing insights into its strategic importance in regional geopolitics. From the Salang Pass to the Khyber Pass, each point on the map tells a story of historical trade routes, cultural exchanges, and political boundaries, shaping Afghanistan's identity as a bridge between East and West.
Conclusion: Mapping Afghanistan's Geographical Identity**
In the pursuit of data on Afghanistan's cities, regions, and geographical coordinates, a deeper narrative emerges—one of resilience, diversity, and geographical significance. It is a narrative that transcends borders and boundaries, connecting people to the land and to each other. As a geographer, unraveling this tapestry of geographical intricacies is not just a scholarly pursuit but a journey of discovery and appreciation for the wonders of our planet.
Afghanistan beckons—the heart of Asia, waiting to be explored, understood, and cherished for its geographical marvels and cultural treasures.

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Exploring Afghanistan’s Geographic Landscape: A Data-Driven Perspective
Afghanistan, a country often depicted through the lens of conflict, is in reality a land of striking geographical contrasts and immense untapped potential. From the towering peaks of the Hindu Kush to the vast stretches of arid deserts, Afghanistan’s landscape is diverse, offering a unique study for any geographer. The geographical distribution of its cities and towns plays a vital role in understanding the country’s development, its culture, and even its political dynamics.
For those interested in deepening their understanding of Afghanistan, especially from a geographic standpoint, acquiring accurate and up-to-date data on the cities of the country can provide invaluable insights. Whether you are working on research, development projects, or simply exploring Afghanistan's diverse regions, having access to data that maps out cities, their regions, and departments, along with their precise geographic coordinates, is essential.
The Geographical Regions of Afghanistan: Diversity and Distribution
Afghanistan is divided into several distinct regions, each with its own unique topography, climate, and cultural influences. The north is home to expansive plains and fertile agricultural zones, while the south features harsh desert environments. The central highlands, dominated by the Hindu Kush mountain range, are not just a physical barrier but a cultural and historical landmark for the country. The country’s geographical regions are key to understanding its demographic distribution, economic activity, and even transportation networks.
Cities in Afghanistan are often not just urban centers; they represent cultural hubs that reflect the diverse ethnic groups that make up the country. From Kabul, the capital city, which serves as both a political and economic epicenter, to the more remote towns scattered throughout the country, each city has a geographic identity. Understanding these cities and their locations within Afghanistan’s regions provides a deeper comprehension of the country’s overall geography.
Mapping the Cities of Afghanistan: Essential Data for Study and Planning
To effectively study Afghanistan, it is imperative to map out its cities with precision. Data on cities, regions, and departments in Afghanistan are not only useful for academic and professional purposes but are also crucial for urban planning, infrastructure development, and policy-making. This geographic data is a foundational tool for anyone attempting to understand the country’s settlement patterns, administrative boundaries, and developmental needs.
While Afghanistan’s cities may seem scattered across mountainous terrain or hidden within desert expanses, their significance becomes clear when their exact locations and regional affiliations are mapped. By acquiring city-specific data, one can begin to analyze the patterns of settlement, identify the challenges posed by geographic isolation, and assess the resources available within each region. This information can also shed light on the socio-economic disparities between the different parts of the country.
The Power of Geographic Coordinates: Latitude and Longitude Data
A critical aspect of understanding the geography of any region is the ability to pinpoint locations with absolute precision. Latitude and longitude data for Afghanistan’s cities offer an invaluable resource for geographers, planners, and researchers. By obtaining these geographic coordinates, one can study the spatial relationships between cities, analyze travel routes, and even model potential areas for development based on proximity to key urban centers.
With accurate latitude and longitude coordinates, it is possible to map out the accessibility of cities in terms of transportation networks, explore the geographic spread of economic activity, and understand the impact of geographic factors on regional development. These geographic coordinates, though not presented in this article, are a key component in the process of geographically analyzing Afghanistan.
Data Formats: Flexibility for Different Applications
To make the best use of Afghanistan’s city data, it is essential to have access to it in multiple formats that suit various tools and applications. Whether you are working with databases, mapping software, or simply need a format compatible with other systems, having data available in multiple formats ensures flexibility.
For geographers and analysts, the availability of data in formats like CSV, SQL, JSON, and XML is vital. CSV and SQL formats allow for easy integration with spreadsheet software and databases, enabling analysts to manipulate and query the data efficiently. JSON and XML, on the other hand, offer compatibility with modern programming environments, making them ideal for use in web applications or more sophisticated geographic information systems (GIS).
Acquiring Afghanistan’s city data in these formats not only facilitates effective analysis but also provides a practical approach to ensuring the data can be used in various contexts, whether for large-scale data analysis or smaller, more localized projects.
Conclusion: The Need for Comprehensive Geographic Data on Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s geographic complexity and diversity cannot be fully appreciated without the proper tools and data. The ability to obtain comprehensive and detailed information on the cities, regions, and departments of the country, along with precise geographic coordinates, opens up new avenues for understanding and development.
Whether you are a geographer, urban planner, or researcher, having access to city-level data in flexible formats like CSV, SQL, JSON, and XML allows for deeper insights into Afghanistan’s urban landscapes. The importance of this data extends beyond academic curiosity—it is essential for making informed decisions in both policy and practice. With the right geographic data, the complexities of Afghanistan’s terrain and its cities can be analyzed with precision, aiding in better planning, development, and a greater appreciation of the country’s rich geographical diversity.