Shamālān

Shamālān is an area in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Shamālān is situated nearby to the locality Dīn Muḩammad Khān Kêlay, as well as near Amānullāh Kōr.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Forward Operating Base Delhi.

Military installation

Forward Operating Base Delhi in Afghanistan was a military expeditionary base occupied by the United States Marine Corps. It was along the Helmand River Valley in Garmsir at an abandoned Agricultural College building. Forward Operating Base Delhi is situated 3 km east of Shamālān.

Nearby places include Garmsir.

Town

Garmsir is the center of Garmsir District in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Helmand River on at 714 m altitude and 63 km southwest of Lashkargah. Garmsir is situated 5 km southeast of Shamālān.

Latitude

31.14276° or 31° 8′ 34″ north

Longitude

64.16003° or 64° 9′ 36″ east

Elevation

713 metres (2,339 feet)

Open location code

8J3645V6+42

GeoNames ID

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