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Qarqin District

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Qarqin
Country Afghanistan
ProvinceJowzjan Province
CapitalQarqin
Population
 (2006)
 • Total21,400
Time zoneUTC+4:30

Qarqin District is a small boundary district in the northern part of Jowzjan Province, Afghanistan. It borders Turkmenistan to the north along the Amu Darya River, Khamyab District to the west, Mingajik and Mardyan districts to the south, and Balkh Province to the east. The population is 21,400 (2006). The district center is the town of Qarqin, which is situated on the bank of the Amu Darya River.

See also

District Map