Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan
Bridge in Shughnan, Tajikistan
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The Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan was opened on 3 November 2002.[1][2][3][4] It spans the Panj River. It was the first of four bridges planned for construction with the assistance of the Aga Khan Foundation.
CarriesCommercial and passenger vehicles up to 25 metric tonnes
CrossesPanj River
LocaleShughnon, Shughnan, Tajikistan
Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan | |
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Friendship bridge between Afghanistan and Tajikistan Across the Panj river in Region shughnon-shughnan | |
| Coordinates | 37°31′41″N 71°30′13″E |
| Carries | Commercial and passenger vehicles up to 25 metric tonnes |
| Crosses | Panj River |
| Locale | Shughnon, Shughnan, Tajikistan |
| Official name | Афгано-таджикский мост (Тем—Демоган) پل افغانستان-تاجیکستان در تم-دموگان |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Suspension bridge |
| Total length | 135 metres |
| Width | 3.5 metres |
| History | |
| Opened | 3 November 2002 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan | |
Tem is a microdistrict of Khorugh,[5] in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province, Tajikistan, which is very sparsely settled. Many of the inhabitants are Ismaili Muslims, followers of the Aga Khan.
Demogan is a location in Afghanistan.
The bridge cost $400,000.[1]
