Latitude and Longitude of Afghanistan

Latitude
34.5281°
N
Longitude
69.1723°
E

34° 31' 41.3" N, 69° 10' 20.4" E

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Located in South Asia, Afghanistan lies primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. It shares borders with Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and has a varied topography that includes mountains, valleys, and plains. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Afghanistan for various purposes, including geocoding applications, navigation, and mapping projects. Understanding its geographical layout can assist in time-zone planning and logistics for travel or research in the region.

Major Cities in Afghanistan

CityLatitudeLongitudePopulation
Kabul34.52813069.1723304,434,550
Herāt34.34817062.199670574,300
Mazār-e Sharīf36.70904067.110870523,300
Kandahār31.61332065.710130523,300
Jalālābād34.42647070.451530271,900
Kunduz36.72895068.857000161,902
Ghazni33.55391068.420960141,000
Balkh36.75635066.897200114,883
Baghlān36.13068068.708290108,449
Gardez33.59744069.225920103,601

Frequently Asked Questions

In which continent and hemisphere is Afghanistan located, and how can I interpret its coordinates?

Afghanistan is situated in Asia and lies in the Northern Hemisphere. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 34.53° N latitude and 69.17° E longitude.

What is Afghanistan's time zone, and how does its longitudinal span affect it?

Afghanistan operates on Afghanistan Time (AFT), which is UTC+4:30. The longitudinal span of the country contributes to this time zone, affecting local time across its various regions.

How can I find specific cities or regions within Afghanistan using the country page?

To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Afghanistan, users can enter specific coordinates or search for known locations directly on the country page, which will provide relevant geographical data.

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