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Explore Zaranj in Afghanistan
Zaranj in the region of Nīmrūz is a town in Afghanistan - some 490 mi or ( 788 km ) South-West of Kabul , the country's capital city .
Current time in Zaranj is now 12:26 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Birjand, Makaki, Wali Muhammad, Sayyid Muhammadr Khan, and Mirza Abu Bakar. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Birjand . Where to go and what to see in Zaranj ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Zaranj Airport
Zaranj Airport is a domestic airport located by the city of Zaranj in southwestern Afghanistan. It was built by the Afghan government to serve the population of Nimruz Province. The airport is used for civilian and military purposes. In addition to the Afghan Air Force and Afghan National Police, the U. S military and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) also have presense. The city of Zaranj is becoming one of the major transporting, shipping, and receiving hub for Afghanistan.
Located at 30.97 61.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Zehak County
Zehak County is a county in Sistan and Baluchestan Province in Iran. The capital of the county is Zehak. It was separated from Zabol County in 2005. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 70,839, in 14,683 families. The county is subdivided into two districts: the Central District and Jazink District. The county has one city: Zehak.
Located at 30.89 61.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Hirmand County
Hirmand County is a county in Sistan va Baluchestan Province in Iran. The capital of the county is Dust Mohammad. It was separated from Zabol in 2007. At the 2006 census, the county's population was 73,254, in 14,677 families. The county is subdivided into two districts: the Central District and Qorqori District. The county has one city: Dust Mohammad.
Located at 31.14 61.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Chakhansur District
Chakhansur is a district in the Nimruz Province of Afghanistan. It has a population of about 11,165 as of 2004, which includes Pashtun, Tajik, Baloch and Hazara ethnic groups. The economy is primarily based on agriculture and the necessary water for irrigation is dependent on the status of the Sistan Basin, an endorheic basin which periodically becomes dry. This area of Afghanistan was a major medieval cultural hub on the Silk Road but most ancient structures are now covered by sand.
Located at 31.17 62.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
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