Sar-e-Pol, Afghanistan

Sar-e-Pol (Pashto^[a], Dari^[b]: سر پل; lit. 'bridge head'), also written as Sar-i-Pul, and historically known as Anbar (Pashto^[c], Dari^[d]: انبر), is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Sar-e-Pol Province.^[2] The city is within the jurisdiction of Sar-e-Pol District and has an estimated population of 134,809 people.^[1] Qari Abdul Vakil Moaz serves as the mayor of the city.^[3]

CountryAfghanistan

Elevation

657 m (2,156 ft)

Time zoneUTC+04:30 (Afghanistan Time)

ISO 3166 codeAF-SRP

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Sar-e-Pol سر پل Anbar
Provincial capital
Sar-e-Pol Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates: 36°13′17″N 65°55′40″E
Country	Afghanistan
Province	Sar-e Pol
District	Sar-e Pol
Government
• Type	Municipality
• Mayor	Qari Abdul Vakil Moaz
Area
• Land	30 km2 (12 sq mi)
Elevation	657 m (2,156 ft)
Population  (2025)[1]
• Provincial capital	134,809
• Density	4,500/km2 (12,000/sq mi)
• Urban	39,668
• Rural	66,932
Time zone	UTC+04:30 (Afghanistan Time)
ISO 3166 code	AF-SRP

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Sar-e-Pol sits at an elevation of about 2,155 ft (657 m) above sea level.^[4] It is connected by a road network with Sheberghan to the north, Tukzar to the southeast, and Maimana to the southwest. Its distance from Kabul is about 349 km (217 mi).^[5] Security is provided by the Afghan National Police.

Sar-e-Pol is home to the historic Imam Yahya Shrine, which is located in the eastern part of the city.^[6] There are also a number of bazaars, business centers, public parks, stadiums, banks, hotels, restaurants, mosques, hospitals, universities, and places to relax.