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Baghlan grew as an urban center in the 1930s due to a new road from Kabul across the Kunduz River.

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Baghlan

Afghanistan

Country
Afghanistan
Population
107.5K
Coordinates
36.13, 68.71
1044th most populous city in the world

Baghlan, also known as Markazi Baghlan or Baghlan-i-Markazi, is a city in northern Afghanistan, in the eponymous Baghlan Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Baghlan District and has an estimated population of 219,073 people. The current mayor of the city is Qari Lutfullah Ubaidah.

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On 6 November 2007, a suicide bombing targeted a sugar factory in Baghlan, resulting in up to 100 deaths.

Baghlan
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Baghlan

Afghanistan

Country
Afghanistan
Population
107.5K
Coordinates
36.13, 68.71
1044th most populous city in the world

Baghlan, also known as Markazi Baghlan or Baghlan-i-Markazi, is a city in northern Afghanistan, in the eponymous Baghlan Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Baghlan District and has an estimated population of 219,073 people. The current mayor of the city is Qari Lutfullah Ubaidah.

From the “History” section

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Baghlan features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk) under the Köppen climate classification.

Baghlan
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Baghlan

Afghanistan

Country
Afghanistan
Population
107.5K
Coordinates
36.13, 68.71
1044th most populous city in the world

Baghlan, also known as Markazi Baghlan or Baghlan-i-Markazi, is a city in northern Afghanistan, in the eponymous Baghlan Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Baghlan District and has an estimated population of 219,073 people. The current mayor of the city is Qari Lutfullah Ubaidah.

From the “Climate” section

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The city of Baghlan has an estimated population of 219,073 people.

Baghlan
Afghanistan
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Baghlan

Afghanistan

Country
Afghanistan
Population
107.5K
Coordinates
36.13, 68.71
1044th most populous city in the world

Baghlan, also known as Markazi Baghlan or Baghlan-i-Markazi, is a city in northern Afghanistan, in the eponymous Baghlan Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Baghlan District and has an estimated population of 219,073 people. The current mayor of the city is Qari Lutfullah Ubaidah.

From the “Demographics” section

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Baghlan is the center of sugar beet production in Afghanistan.

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Baghlan

Afghanistan

Country
Afghanistan
Population
107.5K
Coordinates
36.13, 68.71
1044th most populous city in the world

Baghlan, also known as Markazi Baghlan or Baghlan-i-Markazi, is a city in northern Afghanistan, in the eponymous Baghlan Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Baghlan District and has an estimated population of 219,073 people. The current mayor of the city is Qari Lutfullah Ubaidah.

From the “Economy” section

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