Takhar Province
province of Afghanistan
Takhār (Persian: تخار) is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan. The capital is Taloqan. Its salt mines are one of Afghanistan's major mineral resources.
| Takhār (تخار) | |
| Province | |
| Country | Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Capital | Taloqan |
| - coordinates | 36°42′N 69°48′E / 36.7°N 69.8°E |
| Area | 12,333 km² (4,762 sq mi) |
| Population | 886,400 (2009) |
| Timezone | UTC+4:30 |
| Main languages | Persian Uzbek Pashto |
 Map of Afghanistan with Takhar highlighted
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DistrictsEdit
| District | Capital | Population | Area[1] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baharak | 40,902 | Created in 2005 within Taluqan District | ||
| Bangi | 28,197 | |||
| Chah Ab | 64,151 | |||
| Chal | 24,596 | |||
| Darqad | 25,771 | |||
| Dashti Qala | 35,347 | Created in 2005 within Khwaja Ghar District | ||
| Farkhar | 37,864 | |||
| Hazar Sumuch | 9,774 | Created in 2005 within Taluqan District | ||
| Ishkamish | 51,153 | |||
| Kalafgan | 28,122 | |||
| Khwaja Baha Wuddin | 26,280 | Created in 2005 within Yangi Qala District | ||
| Khwaja Ghar | 44,909 | Sub-divided in 2005 | ||
| Namak Ab | 11,563 | Created in 2005 within Taluqan District | ||
| Rustaq | 132,315 | |||
| Taluqan | 194,471 | Sub-divided in 2005 | ||
| Warsaj | 33,506 | |||
| Yangi Qala | 39,398 | Sub-divided in 2005 |
