Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sar-e Pol
سرپل
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 Sar-e Pol, Afghanistan
Location in Afghanistan
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| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Sar-e Pol |
| District | Sar-e Pol |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.9 km2 (11.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 657 m (2,156 ft) |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Total | 51,075 |
| • Density | 1,708.2/km2 (4,424/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
Sar-e Pol or Sari Pul (Persian: سر پل) is the capital city of the Sar-e Pol Province in northern Afghanistan. It is located in the Sar-e Pol District. The city sits at an elevation of about 657 meters (2,155 feet) above sea level.
About Sar-e Pol
Sar-e Pol is a city with a growing population. In 2015, about 51,075 people lived there. By 2018, this number grew to around 164,600. The city covers an area of about 2,990 hectares. In 2018, there were 5,675 homes in the city.
Sar-e Pol is located about 349 kilometers away from Kabul, which is the capital of Afghanistan.
People of Sar-e Pol
Many different groups of people live in Sar-e Pol. An estimate from 1983 showed that the population included:
- About 40% Uzbek people.
- About 25% Pashtun people.
- About 10% Shi'a Hazaras.
- About 20% Aimaqs and Tajiks.
- About 5% Arabs.
Recent Events
In August 2021, the Taliban took control of Sar-e Pol. This happened as part of their larger actions across Afghanistan that year.
See also
In Spanish: Sar-e Pol para niños
