Sheberghan
Sign in to saveSheberghan, also written as Shibarghan, Shaburghan or Shebirghan, and historically known as Shahpurgan, is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Jowzjan Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Sheberghan District and has an estimated population of 213,411 people. Habibullah Qane serves as the current mayor of the city.
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Sheberghan is a city in northern Afghanistan that serves as the capital of Jowzjan Province, with a population of approximately 213,411 people. It matters as an important administrative center in Afghanistan's northern region, currently governed by mayor Habibullah Qane.
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Place details
- Locality
- شبرغان
- Region
- ولایت جوزجان / جوزجان ولایتی
- Country
- افغانستان
- Population
- 55,641
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- Etymology
- History
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Economy
- See also
- Notes
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Sheberghan, also written as Shibarghan, Shaburghan or Shebirghan, and historically known as Shahpurgan, is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Jowzjan Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Sheberghan District and has an estimated population of 213,411 people. Habibullah Qane serves as the current mayor of the city.
Sheberghan is home to Jowzjan University, which is located in center of the city. The Sheberghan Airfield is situated about to the northeast between Sheberghan and Aqcha. The city has a number of bazaars, business centers, public parks, banks, hotels, restaurants, mosques, hospitals, universities, and places to play sports or just relax.