Wākhān

Wākhān is a locality in Wakhan District, Badakhshan Province and has an elevation of 3,996 metres. Wākhān is situated nearby to the locality Yamīt, as well as near Khandūd.

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Khandud is a town in northeastern Afghanistan, serving as the administrative center of Wakhan District of Badakhshan Province. The town of Khandud is located near the left bank of the Panj River. Khandud is situated 4 km north of Wākhān.

Latitude

36.91667° or 36° 55′ north

Longitude

72.3° or 72° 18′ east

Elevation

3,996 metres (13,110 feet)

Open location code

8J8JW882+M2

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