Charikar

Charikar
چاریکار
City
A street in Charikar
Charikar
Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates: 35°0′47″N 69°10′8″E / 35.01306°N 69.16889°E / 35.01306; 69.16889
CountryAfghanistan
ProvinceParwan Province
DistrictCharikar
Elevation
1,600 m (5,200 ft)
Population
 (2015)
 • City96,093[1]
 • Urban
96,039[1]
Time zoneUTC+4:30
Control Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Charikar (Persian: چاریکار) is a city in northern Afghanistan. It is the capital of Parwan Province. The city is on the road 69 km from Kabul. Charikar is known for its pottery and high-quality grapes.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "The State of Afghan Cities Report 2015". Archived from the original on 31 October 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2015.