Namak Ab District
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Namak Ab District | |
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 Location of Namak Ab in Takhar Province | |
| Coordinates (District Center): 36°37′N 69°37′E / 36.62°N 69.62°E | |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Takhār Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 547.4 km2 (211.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2019)[2] | |
• Total | 13,579 |
| • Density | 25/km2 (64/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Standard Time) |
Namak Ab District is a district of Takhar Province, Afghanistan. The district was split-off from Taluqan District. In late 2018, Namak Ab was considered to be government influenced, as opposed to the Taliban.[1]
Namak Ab has an area of 547.4 square kilometers, comparatively equivalent to the area of San Cristóbal Island.[3] The only river in the district flows north until it reaches the Khanabad River. The district does not have good access to roads, with only 10% of the district having road access as of 2006.[4]
Namak Ab is bordered by Taluqan District to the north, Farkhar District to the east, Warsaj District to the southeast, Farang Wa Gharu District to the south, Guzargahi Nur District to the southwest, and Chal District to the west. Farang Wa Gharu and Guzargahi Nur are located in Baghlan Province, with all other districts located in Takhar Province.[5]
28 villages are located in Namak Ab.[4]
