Sar-e Pul
Sar-e Pul, historically known as Anbar, is a provincial capital in northern Afghanistan whose most notable landmark is the Imam Yahya Shrine, located in the eastern part of the city. The town sits at a modest elevation near mountains and within reach of water, and its centre holds bazaars, mosques, public parks, and restaurants alongside universities and hotels.
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- Population52,121
- Nearest water from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.6 km2.9 mi
Nearest airports
Sar-e Pul: quick answers
Where is Sar-e Pul?
Sar-e Pul is in Afghanistan, about 105 km65 miles in a straight line from Balkh.
How do you get to Sar-e Pul?
The nearest airport is Mazar-i-Sharif (MZR), about 3 hr 58 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Sar-e Pul?
The warmest month is July, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C36°F. The wettest month is March, with about 94 mm3.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Sar-e Pul?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.