Sar-e-Pol, Afghanistan
Sar-e-Pol
سرپل Anbar | |
|---|---|
The shrine of Yahya ibn Zayd | |
| Coordinates: 36°13′17″N 65°55′40″E / 36.22139°N 65.92778°E | |
| 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) | |
• Total | 51,075 |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi) |
| (Source: "The State of Afghan Cities Report 2015". Retrieved 22 October 2015.) | |
| Time zone | UTC+04:30 (Afghanistan Time) |
Sar-e-Pol or Sari Pul (Dari: سرپل; Pashto: سرپل) is a city in northern Afghanistan serving as the capital Sar-e-Pol Province. The city is within Sar-e-Pol District and sits at an elevation of about 2,155 ft (657 m). Its distance from Kabul is about 349 km (217 mi). The historic Imam Yahya Shrine is located in the eastern part of the city.