Administrative Divisions
The province is divided into 15 districts.
District | Capital | Population | Area | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Balkh | 97,055 | |||
Charbolak | 69,975 | |||
Charkint | 32,306 | |||
Chimtal | 81,311 | |||
Dawlatabad | 79,638 | |||
Dihdadi | 66,009 | |||
Kaldar | 17,932 | |||
Khulmi | 49,207 | |||
Kishindih | 49,083 | Sub-divided in 2005 | ||
Marmul | 9,510 | |||
Mazar-e Sharif | 375,181 | |||
Nahri Shahi | 38,791 | |||
Sholgara | 85,269 | |||
Shortepa | 30,314 | |||
Zari | 42,367 | Created in 2005 within Kishindih District |
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