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Galgay Destination Guide
Delve into Galgay in Afghanistan
Galgay in the region of Ghaznī is a city in Afghanistan - some 148 mi or ( 238 km ) South-West of Kabul , the country's capital .
Current time in Galgay is now 04:19 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Miray, Yahya Khel, Tormay, Siyah Deh, and Shinkay. While being here, make sure to check out Miray . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Galgay ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Gelan District
Gelan is a district in the south of Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. Its population, which is 100% Pashtun, was estimated at 78,408 in 2002. The district capital is Janda.
Located at 32.73 67.64 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Janda
Jadna (Gilan, Gelan) is a village and the district center of Gelan District, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. It is situated in the central part of the district at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:32.7261|N|67.6347|E||||| | |name= }} at 1,983 m altitude. The houses are made of mud bricks and the streets are unpaved.
Located at 32.73 67.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Muqur, Ghazni
Muqur is located in the southern part of Muqur District, Ghazni, Afghanistan at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:32.8178|N|67.7692|E|type:city|||| | |name= }} at 2,003 m altitude.
Located at 32.82 67.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
2010 Afghanistan earthquake
The 2010 Afghanistan earthquake was an intensity VII earthquake that occurred on April 18, 2010. Eleven people were killed and more than 70 were injured. More than two thousand houses were destroyed. The earthquake could be felt in Mazar-i-Sharif, Kabul, and elsewhere in Afghanistan, as well as in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The biggest earthquake in Afghanistan in 2010 was in Hindu Kush Region that occurred on Sep 17, 2010. Magnitude 6.3 and Depth 220.1 km (136.764 mi)
Located at 32.67 67.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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