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Discover Shekhan in Afghanistan
Shekhan in the region of Lowgar is a town located in Afghanistan - some 61 mi or ( 98 km ) South of Kabul , the country's capital .
Local time in Shekhan is now 02:51 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Yerganah, Qal'ah-ye Payandah Muhammad, Payendah Khel, Nowshad, and Musa Khel. When in this area, you might want to check out Yerganah . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Shekhan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Charkh District
Charkh District is situated in the southern part of Logar Province, Afghanistan. Kharwar District was created from the former big Charkh District. The population is 39,400 (2006). The district center is the village of Charkh, located on {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:33.7967|N|68.9411|E||||| | |name= }} at 2108 m altitude in a river valley. The district is mountainous and the winters here are severe and some villages are isolated for long periods.
Located at 33.80 68.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Dih Yak District
Deh Yak (also transliterated Dehyak) is a rural district in the eastern part of Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, 30 km east from the city of Ghazni. The district is 715 km2 wide, containing 66 villages and a population of about 44,386. Ramak serves as the district's headquarters. The main source of income, agriculture, is seriously affected by the drought. People also trade animals.
Located at 33.48 68.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Saydabad District
Saydabad District is a district of Wardak Province, Afghanistan. The district is known for its pleasant climate, including hilly vegetation, streams, and orchards. The district was a popular retreat for Kabul residents until an increase in ISAF-Taliban violence in the late 2000s.
Located at 33.89 68.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 29 km away
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