Shamsah Kandao
Shamsah Kandao is a pass in Momand Dara District, Nangarhar and has an elevation of 1,362 metres. Shamsah Kandao is situated near the locality Torkham border crossing, as well as near Haji Mir Kili.Places of Interest
Highlights: Torkham Border.
Torkham Border
Border checkpoint
Torkham border crossing is a major border crossing… Torkham Border is situated 2½ km east of Shamsah Kandao.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Torkham.
Torkham
Town
Shamsah Kandao
- Type: Pass with an elevation of 1,362 metres
- Also known as: “Pereval Shamsa-Kandao”, “Shamsa Kandao”, and “Shamsah Kanḏow”
- Categories: mountain pass and landform
- Location: Momand Dara District, Nangarhar, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Asia
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Latitude
34.12301° or 34° 7′ 23″ north
Longitude
71.0647° or 71° 3′ 53″ east
Elevation
1,362 metres (4,469 feet)
Open location code
8J6H43F7+6V
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Shamsah Kandao” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Shamsah Kandao”
- Persian: “کوتلٔ شمسه”
- Swedish: “Shamsah Kandao”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Torkham border crossing and Torkham.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Shamshād Ghar and Torkham Sar.
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