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Baghlan grew as an urban centre in the 1930s as a result of a new road from [[Kabul]] across the Kunduz River.<ref name=Iranica>{{cite encyclopedia |author=D. Balland |coauthors=X. de Planhol |editor= [[Ehsan Yarshater]]|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopædia Iranica]]|title= BAGÚLAÚN|url= http://www.iranica.com/newsite/articles/v3f4/v3f4a082.html|accessdate=2007-12-19 |edition= Online Edition|date= |year= |month= |publisher= [[Columbia University]]|volume= |location= [[United States]]}}</ref> |
Baghlan grew as an urban centre in the 1930s as a result of a new road from [[Kabul]] across the Kunduz River.<ref name=Iranica>{{cite encyclopedia |author=D. Balland |coauthors=X. de Planhol |editor= [[Ehsan Yarshater]]|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopædia Iranica]]|title= BAGÚLAÚN|url= http://www.iranica.com/newsite/articles/v3f4/v3f4a082.html|accessdate=2007-12-19 |edition= Online Edition|date= |year= |month= |publisher= [[Columbia University]]|volume= |location= [[United States]]}}</ref> |
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Baghlan was the capital of the defunct [[Qataghan Province]] of northeastern Afghanistan, prior to |
Baghlan was the capital of the defunct [[Qataghan Province]] of northeastern Afghanistan, prior to its 1964 dissolution. |
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== Economy == |
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== Demographics == |
== Demographics == |
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The population was estimated at about 20,000 in 1960 and about 24,410 in 1963, an increase of 22.05% over three years. In 1965 the estimate was 92,432, an increase of 278.66% in two years. |
The population was estimated at about 20,000 in 1960 and about 24,410 in 1963, an increase of 22.05% over three years. In 1965 the estimate was 92,432, an increase of 278.66% in two years. Its population was estimated to be 119,607 in 2008, of which 50% were [[Pashtuns]], 40% were [[Tajiks]] and the remaining 10% were [[Uzbeks]].<ref>http://www.aims.org.af/afg/dist_profiles/unhcr_district_profiles/northern/baghlan/baghlan/baghlan_jadeed.pdf</ref> |
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Its population was estimated to be 146,000 [[Urban]] and 616,500 [[Rural]] in 2011, of which 52% were [[Tajiks]], 20% were [[Pashtuns]], 15% [[Hazara]], 12% [[Uzbek]] and 1% [[Tatar]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Program for Culture and Conflict Studies|url=http://www.nps.edu/programs/ccs/Baghlan/Baghlan_Executive_Summary1.pdf}}</ref> |
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== 2007 Bombing == |
== 2007 Bombing == |
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Revision as of 05:31, 28 April 2013
Baghlan
بغلان | |
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| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Baghlan Province |
| Elevation | 1,732 ft (528 m) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 119,607 |
| [1] | |
| Time zone | + 4.30 |
| History of Afghanistan |
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 The palace of the emir in 1839 |
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Baghlan (Persian/Pashto: بغلان Baġlān) is a city in northern Afghanistan, in the eponymous province, Baghlan Province. It is located three miles east of the Kunduz River, 35 miles south of Khanabad, and about 500 metres above sea level in the northern Hindu Kush.
History
Baghlan grew as an urban centre in the 1930s as a result of a new road from Kabul across the Kunduz River.[2]
Baghlan was the capital of the defunct Qataghan Province of northeastern Afghanistan, prior to its 1964 dissolution.
Economy
Baghlan is the center of sugar beet production in Afghanistan. Cotton production and cotton manufacturing are also important in the region.
Demographics
The population was estimated at about 20,000 in 1960 and about 24,410 in 1963, an increase of 22.05% over three years. In 1965 the estimate was 92,432, an increase of 278.66% in two years. Its population was estimated to be 119,607 in 2008, of which 50% were Pashtuns, 40% were Tajiks and the remaining 10% were Uzbeks.[3]
2007 Bombing
On 6 November 2007, a suicide bombing targeted a sugar factory in Baghlan during a visit by members of the National Assembly of Afghanistan. Up to 100 people have been reported killed, including six legislators. One of the victims that was killed was Hajji Muhmmad Arif Zarif an MP from the Kabul province.
See also
- Bibi Ayesha, female commander from Baglan
- 2007 Baghlan sugar factory bombing
References
- ^ http://www.mrrd.gov.af/nabdp/Provincial%20Profiles/Baghlan%20PDP%20Provincial%20profile.pdf
- ^ D. Balland. "BAGÚLAÚN". In Ehsan Yarshater (ed.). Encyclopædia Iranica (Online Edition ed.). United States: Columbia University. Retrieved 2007-12-19.
{{cite encyclopedia}}:|edition=has extra text (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|month=(help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ http://www.aims.org.af/afg/dist_profiles/unhcr_district_profiles/northern/baghlan/baghlan/baghlan_jadeed.pdf
- Dupree, Nancy Hatch (1977): An Historical Guide to Afghanistan. 1st Edition: 1970. 2nd Edition. Revised and Enlarged. Afghan Tourist Organization.
- Baghlan